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Find out the latest on the gas industry’s transition away from natural gas, and what it means for existing gas engineers.

Discover what the immediate and short-term future holds for gas engineers as the industry transitions to more sustainable alternatives.

Whether you want to take your first steps towards a new career, or just want to learn some valuable DIY skills that’ll come in handy around the house, an introductory construction course is a great way to get to grips with the basics of a trade.  Accredited by City & Guilds, the Introduction to Plastering […]

Gas engineers are highly-skilled tradespeople. They must complete rigorous training and assessments before being able to carry out work.  There are a number of entry routes to becoming a qualified gas engineer, these could range from an introductory course with an accredited training provider, enrolling in an apprenticeship scheme or transitioning from another construction trade.  […]

A warning has been issued to tradespeople as recent research found that November is the worst period for tool theft in the year.  After assessing its own claim data from over 290,000 insurance policies between 2017 and 2021, Simply Business found that one in ten claims were made in November alone.  In October, Simply Business, […]

Find out more about CO Awareness Week 2022, and discover advice for carbon monoxide safety at home.

Learn more about the different stages of training gas engineers must complete, and how long each stage takes.

Find out more about Electrical Fire Safety Week and why the annual event is so important in raising awareness of unsafe electrical work and household dangers.

Find out what equipment every electrician should have in their toolbag, and what considerations should be made when choosing materials.

Find out more about the team behind Able Skills, from our incredible group of experienced instructors to our super-friendly office staff.

Discover the benefits of completing your plumbing training, and what the future could hold once you’re qualified.

A groundbreaking pilot scheme that introduced a 20% hydrogen blend gas supply to 668 homes has ended in success.