Student Stories

Hear from a bricklaying student at Able Skills about their experience on the course.

We see hundreds of students come through the Able Skills Construction Training Centre every month, each with their own story and reason to learn new construction trade skills. For some, it’s motivation to learn DIY skills so they can work on home projects. For others, it’s about developing skills or even embarking on a whole […]

Discover how Able Skills student Lucy is changing her career with a City & Guilds painting and decorating course.

Read about the student experience on the tiling course at Able Skills.

Learn more about Hollie’s journey towards becoming a construction commissioning manager, and her advanced training with Able Skills.

Learn more about Hannah’s experience of completing the City & Guilds Level 2 Home Study Plumbing Diploma with Able Skills.

Tradesperson looking for work? Discover why Checkatrade is a priceless tool for anyone looking to secure more trade jobs.

Learning a trade skill doesn’t have to lead to a career in the profession. Find out how Rickie used the Introduction to Plastering course for his own home renovation.

Discover more about how the Able Skills Introduction to Plastering course helped Sophie Morris build a career in the industry.

Our latest Student Success Story is David Bodkin, who trained to become a qualified electrician with Able Skills, completing his City & Guilds Level 2 & 3, and 18th Edition qualifications.

In our latest Student Success Story we caught up with Sarah. After completing a six-week handyperson course with Able Skills, Sarah now runs her own business.

In our latest instalment of Student Success Stories we caught up with Ricky, who is currently training to become a qualified gas engineer with Able Skills.