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  1. Become A Gold Card Approved Electrician

    Become A Gold Card Approved Electrician

    Want to become a fully qualified electrician?   Looking to become a fully qualified electrician? Fancy a career change or start a career in this trade, this is the best option to get all the regulations in one go. You can take the course however you would like over weekends or weekdays. This is initially […]

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  2. Where is Able Skills?

    Where is Able Skills?

    Able Skills training centre is in Dartford, UK. Riverside Industrial Estate. Able skills is a City & Guilds approved centre that provides education, in both practical training and knowledge to set you up for a career as a tradesman, we offer a range of different courses in all types of trades from bricklaying to electrics. […]

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  3. Construction roles still ‘not skilled enough’ for job shortages list?

    Construction roles still ‘not skilled enough’ for job shortages list?

    Construction roles facing shortages still should not be added to the government’s shortage list because they do not meet the required skills threshold. Gain a renowned C&G qualification here at Able Skills!   The industry faces a skills shortage because the workers that are currently joining do not meet the required skills threshold. Getting qualifications […]

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  4. Another Week Done For Our Home Study Plumbing Courses!

    Another Week Done For Our Home Study Plumbing Courses!

    Going for a new career can sometimes be difficult when finding the time to actually train and get industry recognised qualifications at the same time. This is exactly what the Home Study Level 2 Plumbing Course was designed for as we bring you a City & Guilds Plumbing Qualification whilst training in your own time. […]

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  5. Can't get enough of our Electrical Courses!

    Can't get enough of our Electrical Courses!

    We just can’t get enough of our Electrical Courses here at Able Skills, from full City & Guilds Diplomas to Domestic Electrical Installer qualifications. Each week our electrical centres are full of students carrying out a range of theory and practical based Electrician Courses. This week is no different with electrical students all over the […]

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  6. Take a Painting & Decorating course

    Take a Painting & Decorating course

    Take a look at today’s painting and decorating students, getting some practical experience in our painting and decorating course.   Here’s a look at today’s decorating centre, if you’ve thought of taking up painting and decorating, maybe you just want to make improvements around the house, looking to start some projects, doing up houses to […]

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  7. Amid mason shortage, next generation of bricklayers prepares to fill the gap

    Amid mason shortage, next generation of bricklayers prepares to fill the gap

    Many experienced, middle-aged bricklayers left the trade for steadier jobs, and they didn’t come back when construction work picked up, time to take a bricklaying course!   The next generation of bricklayers are set to take over the industry; in recent years there has been a decline in overall tradesmen working in the masonry field. […]

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  8. Why The 18th Edition Course Is So Important

    Why The 18th Edition Course Is So Important

    The 18th Edition Course, otherwise known as the latest wiring regulations allows you to carry out electrical installations legally. Without this, you’ll be penalised heavily leaving you with fines to pay, as well as not being able to work in the future. In a nutshell, the course tests your level to competence to make sure […]

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  9. Another Week of New Gas Courses!

    Another Week of New Gas Courses!

    It has been a very busy few weeks here at Able Skills across all our programmes, from New Electrical Courses, Plumbing Courses and much more. The last two weeks has seen two brand new groups come onto our Gas Courses. We cover a range of programmes for different students on our Gas Courses. From complete […]

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  10. Tiling courses this Tuesday!

    Tiling courses this Tuesday!

    Take a look at today’s tiling centre, lots going on people starting their first week, and students coming towards the end of their tiling courses. Here’s a look at today’s tiling centre, if you’ve thought of taking up tiling then have a look at the facilities we offer here at Able Skills, there’s so much […]

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  11. Diversity and inclusion in the construction industry

    Diversity and inclusion in the construction industry

    Over 200 construction professionals gathered for the Inspire Summit, which is continuing to act as a platform for encouraging debate on diversity and inclusion in the construction sector.   Experts and industry leaders debated a wide range of topics from tackling unconscious bias and implementing inclusive recruitment strategies, to attracting a more diverse workforce for […]

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  12. A look at today's tiling courses!

    A look at today's tiling courses!

    Ever considered getting into tiling? Check out our great facilities here at Able Skills and get involved! In order to become a professional tiler and eventually earn a profit from a tiling business, you will need to complete a tiling course that teaches you the tricks of the trade and qualifies you as a tiler […]

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