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  1. Working as a plumber, but need qualifications?

    Working as a plumber, but need qualifications?

    Working as a plumber, but need qualifications? Experienced plumber looking for qualifications? If you have been working as a Plumber for a minimum of 3 years but have never achieved a Plumbing qualification, then this fast-track 6035 assessment process may be just what you need! Here at Able Skills, we know that people get into the […]

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  2. Looking to switch to commercial gas?

    Looking to switch to commercial gas?

    Gas Engineer looking to switch to commercial gas?   If you are already working as a Gas Engineer and you are looking for a change of pace then commercial gas work could be for you! This 10-day training programme to commercial gas appliances – the course is only available to existing domestic gas engineers…This could be […]

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  3. Commercial or Domestic Electrician?

    Commercial or Domestic Electrician?

    Commercial or Domestic Electrician?     When looking to become an electrician it is good to have an idea of the work you would like to be doing, the setting you would like to work in and if you are planning on becoming a self-employed trader. There are many different roles an electrician can play, […]

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  4. Electrician handed suspended sentence!

    Electrician handed suspended sentence!

    An Electrician has been handed a suspension after carrying out illegal gas work!   The electrician in question had carried out the work between March and August and installed a boiler on the 24th October at a domestic property in Rossendale without being Gas Safe registered. This is illegal no matter the level of qualifications you hold…not being […]

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  5. Proud of our plastering reviews!

    Proud of our plastering reviews!

    Proud of our plastering reviews! Here at Able Skills, we are always eager to hear the opinions of our students. It’s great for us to gain constructive criticism as it means that we can morph our approach to what we know students want and need when learning. Plastering is a great trade to get involved […]

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  6. ECS Registered Electricians reaches 20,000!

    ECS Registered Electricians reaches 20,000!

    ECS Registered Electricians reaches 20,000!   Over 20,000 ECS cardholders have now signed up for ECS Registered Electrician status this is a huge milestone…We do our part for the volume of cardholders by teaching students the 18th edition wiring regulations week on week. These 18th edition courses that we host are aimed at helping you gain […]

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  7. It's time to get your 18th Edition sorted!

    It's time to get your 18th Edition sorted!

    Let’s take a look at the ways you can complete an 18th Edition course: This week we had plenty of students completing their 18th edition course successfully, they can now legally carry out electrical installations out on-site whether it’s for their own company or for the firm they work for…Everybody who works in the world of electrics […]

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  8. What is PAT testing & What do our students think?

    What is PAT testing & What do our students think?

    What is PAT testing & What do our students think?   Today, we will be looking at what PAT testing is and what our students think about our teaching methods for this specific topic! We run a large variety of subjects here at Able Skills, taught by our talented and experienced electrical instructors who are […]

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  9. Messages to take away from last week!

    Messages to take away from last week!

    What to take away from last week's Gas Safety awareness effort:   Let's take a look at some of the key messages we hope that people will take away from last weeks annual Gas Safety Week! Here at Able Skills we take Gas safety quite seriously and aim to teach our students the fundamentals no […]
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  10. Become a plumber, on the weekend?

    Become a plumber, on the weekend?

    Become a plumber, on the weekend?   Last weekend we had many students at our training centre putting another solid 2-days of hard-work and they progress through their respective courses. And students this coming weekend will be back again as they work towards their industry-recognised qualifications in a variety trades such as Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Decorating, Tiling, Plastering, Bricklaying and Carpentry.       Plumbing […]
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  11. Brigade of Gurkhas from Folkestone at Able Skills!

    Brigade of Gurkhas from Folkestone at Able Skills!

    Last week saw 5 Gurkhas from Folkestone come down and complete a Introduction to Painting & Decorating Course with us and it was great to have them with us in our centre. Over the years we have had lots of students from the Brigade of Gurkhas training with us across a range of our construction […]
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  12. Electrical courses are as busy as ever!

    Electrical courses are as busy as ever!

    Electrical courses are as busy as ever!   Let's take a look at all the electrician training courses going on here at Able Skills, we take a lot of pride in our training centre. We know that we can produce quality, reliable electricians for the industry. We run a large variety of different electrical courses […]
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