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With nearly half of construction apprenticeships being left before completion, find out how the private training sector can help fill gaps in the workforce.

Are you an experienced plumber? Find out more about the benefits of becoming Gas Safe Registered and boosting your skill set.

From skills shortages to the government’s timber plans, find out the latest construction industry news for March.

Spanners, radiator keys and tube cutters. A complete list of all the tools a gas engineer will need to carry out work.

Learn more about the ongoing popularity of DIY in the UK, and the kinds of tasks people can tackle around the home themselves.

Interested in setting up your own plumbing business? Discover everything you need to know about going self-employed as a plumber.

Are you thinking about switching careers to plumbing? Find out more about the different training and estimated timescales involved with becoming qualified.

Want to learn painting and decorating? Find out how you can get started, get qualified and get into a new career in the trades with courses at Able Skills.

Find out more about new changes to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Labour and Trainee cards.

Are you interested in building a career as an electrician? Find out how long it takes to become fully qualified.

Want to learn the basics of bricklaying? Find out what you can learn in a five day bricklaying course.

Discover more about Capita’s £89m partnership renewal with the Gas Safe Register and what the news means for engineers.