Great News for qualified Electricians! If you’re a qualified Electrician then you should know about the new Registered Electrician status that was introduced last October for those that hold ECS cards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The new system set in place via the ECS card scheme is the new way of identifying […]
In the last few years it has been well documented that CSCS are cracking down on the construction industry and making sure workers have the right qualifications that allow them to work on-site. As you all well know, an NVQ in your chosen trade is required to get a CSCS Skilled Workers card and this […]
So what did you do with your Tuesday? The students shown in the above video have taken it upon themselves to train towards a new career within electrics on our Home Study Level 2 Electrical Course. Currently on their second week, we made it even more flexible for them as they can pick and choose […]
From riots to regeneration! Who would have thought the 2011 London riots would cause such positivity for tradesmen around the country? As we look back, it all makes sense as re-building the north London district would inevitably mean a huge budget and demand for workers to help regenerate the area, as well as helping […]
Huge penalties for those not undertaking correct gas training! We all know health and safety holds great importance within the construction industry. We have previously spoken about all the injuries and fatalities that have occurred in such sector and it’s no wonder as to why we see the law clamping down on any work […]
Today, one of our Plumbing Centre’s saw the start of a new Introduction to Plumbing Course! This still remains a massively popular course as the it’s designed to develop basic plumbing skills in the following areas: Plumbing systems and fittings Soldering techniques Jointing, bending and pressure testing copper tube Dealing with valves, taps, cisterns Plumbing […]
Electrician Training: Nothing but excellent feedback for the Level 3 Electrical Course! There’s always something going on at the Able Skills Construction Training Centre! Today we had a look at whats happening on the City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Course as students undergo various practical tasks with their Electrician Training. Now training students […]
via GIPHY Waving goodbye to the Qualified Plumber Gas Training Students! Hold previous Plumbing Qualifications? Looking to become a Gas Engineer next? Today marks the end of an era for all students who finished their training on the Qualified Plumber Gas Training Package. If the above questions apply to you then such course is […]
Women in construction: A record second year for the Women Installers Together Conference Earlier this year, in research done for Able Skills, The Sun reported that although most of us would like to see more female plumbers, electricians and builders, 72% of Brits say they have NEVER seen any women in construction. Well this […]
Great steel conduit work by our City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical student! #ableskills #electriciantraining #electricalcourses #electriciancourses #bemoreable #dartford A post shared by Able Skills Construction (@ableskills) on Jul 25, 2018 at 6:38am PDT Today we saw great progression on the City & Guilds Level 2 Electrical Course as we see the above student working […]
New compulsory Electrical checks for Landlords announced this week! The safety of tenants has been given extra attention as rightly so, with new regulations stating Landlords MUST NOW have electrical installations checked every 5 years. We previously informed you guys about how The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reported how 2016 saw 154 electrical fatalities. […]
From Humble Beginnings to GJS Plumbing & Heating Services LTD From what started with humble beginnings, knowing that Gary will one day work for himself, was a student who’s life dramatically changed after taking a leap of faith towards a career he always wanted. Former Plumbing and Gas Student Gary Simmonds, who is now […]
