Plumbing

Discover more about Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA), a faster way to achieve your NVQ Level 2.

Discover the progression opportunities available to those working within the plumbing and heating industries.

Take your first steps towards becoming a qualified plumber. The City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their career.

What does the average day of a plumber look like? Find out some of the most common tasks plumbers will face on a daily basis.

Plumbers who operate without the correct qualifications in the industry are far too common. Just this week another rogue Plumber has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. The man in question left a large number of his customers with extremely dangerous incomplete work. We at Able Skills take pride in being […]

Are you happy with the amount that you are earning for your skills? The last few months have come with a huge shift in demand. Make sure that you are getting the best value for your time and ability. As it turns out Plumbers are experience a massive rise in earnings! Self-employed plumbing contractors earned […]

Peoples reasons for wanting to freshen up their careers are always unique. During the course of the pandemic and throughout the seemingly endless lockdowns that the UK has endured people have been trying to come up with ideas for a new career. Here at Able Skills, we would encourage anyone who is considering a career […]

With the UK currently finding itself in the middle of a “Skills Shortage.” A lot of people are starting to consider carrying out work around the house themselves. However, some may have little or no knowledge in the area that they need the work done. Kirk found himself in that exact situation. He needed Plumbing […]

Here at Able Skills we often welcome students through our doors who are looking to change their careers. Over the last year, we have seen this even more. Peoples reasons for wanting a fresh start to their working life are always unique, for one person it may be a financial decision and for another, it […]

When training to become a professional plumber there are different routes you can take. For example working as a domestic plumber for a company or on a self-employed basis. And working on-site on construction projects around the country. Here at Able Skills we have been teaching comprehensive Plumbing courses for 20-years! Including helping our students […]

We are now half way through the year. Many industries have been affected by the pandemic, however, the trade industry as a whole has stood it’s ground. Of course they have had their issues but are one of the least effected sectors. Now, tradepople are seeing a big change in demand for their services as […]

The idea of a Tankless Water Heater has been about since 1889. With it only really becoming a viable option in the last few years. With this industry worth just over £2 Billion and with it is set to rise more over the coming years. It is something that needs to be considered more both […]