There is no better time for a fresh start in life than a New Year and with 2019 just around the corner, it is the perfect time to start making plans for the New Year. Whether it is a New Year’s Resolution or something bigger like a career change, you can do it if you put your mind to it. In Dartford we have seen many people prove that starting a new career at any age is possible and this year we have seen so many decorate their way to a new career.

Becoming a Painter & Decorator in 2019 can open up a whole decoration of opportunities in the industry. Whether you want to work for yourself, a company or go out on-site, the opportunity for you to get started has never been better. Able Skills see students go on to be a huge success with their new trade.

Here at Able Skills, we run a variation of decorating courses to suit everyone's needs as they plan for a new career in the industry. If you are looking for some basic skills for standard DIY work in your own home, our Introduction and Hands-on courses are the ideal courses to give you the range of skills you'll need. Our longer City & Guilds qualifications and NVQs are for those looking to go out and make a new career as a Painter & Decorator.

The chance to gain an industry recognised City & Guilds qualification is huge when looking for the perfect start in the industry. All our decorating courses are recognised by City & Guilds and we are an Approved centre.

Our decorating courses are extremely popular among both men and women, we get a good mix each week of both genders making a change in their careers. Across our centre we are seeing an increase of women every week on our range of construction courses.

Watch our decorating courses in action here:

If you would like to decorate your way to a new career in 2019, please contact us on 01322 280 202 for more information on how to get started.