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  1. Spencer has still got what it takes to be a Plasterer!

    Spencer has still got what it takes to be a Plasterer!

    Our longest serving member of staff at Able Skills is plastering instructor, Spencer. From the very beginning Spencer has been a vital member of the team here at Able Skills.   Spencer is a fantastic plasterer and after 14 years of teaching at Able Skills, I think it is fair to say he hasn’t lost […]

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  2. Tim battles the London Marathon!

    Tim battles the London Marathon!

    Surely you all remember our Christmas enthusiast and carpentry instructor Tim, well he is back at it and has this time completed the London Marathon!   He certainly didn’t have his Christmas jumpers on for London Marathon, but he was in high spirits before the race after successful preparation and training. Everyone at Able Skills […]

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  3. Work your way to a JIB Gold Card

    Work your way to a JIB Gold Card

    It can be a long journey to becoming a fully qualified Electrician, however, it is a journey that will certainly be worth it!   Starting with the Level 2 qualification all the way to the NVQ and AM2, it is a journey that will reward you with ‘Approved Electrician’ status and you will be a […]

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  4. A recent Bricklaying student is very happy!

    A recent Bricklaying student is very happy!

    Here is one student that has recently finished his Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma: Mark Stewart: “I couldn’t have asked for anymore from Able Skills during my Bricklaying course, they were fantastic, from everyone in the office to the instructor Simon. I was stuck in a deadend job and I wanted a change and after a […]

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  5. Londons Burning….. But not if our Plastering instructor has anything to do with it…..

    Londons Burning….. But not if our Plastering instructor has anything to do with it…..

    Able Skills plastering instructor Jo Holloway has been with us for many years and has continually delivered fantastic training to hundreds of students in the time that he has been here.  Jo is from a family of plasterers; his dad was a plasterer as was his grandad. However, Jo’s wife and daughter have taken a […]

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  6. Domestic Installer - Part P

    Domestic Installer - Part P

    We have two Domestic Installer packages at Able Skills that provide you with the skills and qualifications to complete domestic electrical work in peoples homes and a knowledge of the Part P of the building regulations. The two packages start with a 10 day basic domestic electrics course, where you will learn the basics to […]

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  7. Is there too much trust in Gas Engineers?

    Is there too much trust in Gas Engineers?

    Gas Safe have recently stated that British people trust Gas Engineers far too easily and in return are putting their families at risk.   It is a well known fact that too many people are putting their lives at risk by having illegal gas work done in their homes by illegal gas engineers who aren’t […]

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  8. Kitchen Fitting demonstration

    Kitchen Fitting demonstration

    We are currently running a Kitchen Fitting course this week at Able Skills and our students are extremely happy with what they have learnt so far.   Our kitchen fitting course is really popular at Able Skills and spaces on the course do not last long due to high demand. The course is run up […]

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  9. Another satisfied student!

    Another satisfied student!

    Here is yet another fantastic review that was left on our Able Skills Facebook page. A happy tiling student left to go and complete some tiling work on her kitchen. “I recently attended the introduction to tiling 5 day course and feel that it was very thorough and helped to ground me in the basics […]

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  10. The Home Study students have just finished their first week!

    The Home Study students have just finished their first week!

    The Level 2 Electrical Home Study course is a fantastic alternative to the standard Level 2 course for practising Electricians that have other commitments.   The home study is the perfect option for people that are looking to start their new career or want a complete change around, but can’t get the time off work […]

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  11. Tiling training at Able Skills!

    Tiling training at Able Skills!

    We have a well established tiling centre at Able Skills that offers training to beginners and experienced Tilers!   Max has been our tiling instructor for 11 years now and he has been providing students with first class tiling training every single week. Whether it is from short beginners courses or long qualification courses, our […]

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  12. Another New Electrical Centre

    Another New Electrical Centre

    Expansion is upon us once again, there really is no stopping Able Skills…..   The demand for electrical courses over the years has seen the facilities we have here regularly undergo refurbishment to keep them in good working order but this time we are paving the way for a brand new electrical training facility. The […]

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