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Find out more about the different kinds of common household carpentry joints, and the pros and cons of using each one.

Coinciding with World Spine Day 2025, find out more about the different steps you can take when it comes to protecting your spine both in and out of work.

Retrain for a career in plumbing or electrical installation with a flexible home study course from Able Skills. Study from home, train in our centre, and earn a City & Guilds qualification.

Discover how the UK construction skills shortage is creating thousands of opportunities for new entrants, career changers, and skilled professionals.

Find out more about whether you’re suited to a career in plastering, the day-to-day life of plasterers, earning potential and progression opportunities.

Become a qualified tiler with a weekend tiling course. Work towards an NVQ certification with flexible training programmes tailored to your schedule.

Find out why teacher Pam took up the tools and trained in not one, but over six different trade subjects, why she continues to choose Able Skills and how she plans to use her newly acquired skills.

Find out more about the latest developments from across the construction industry, including AI adoption, sector growth and a new mental health consultation.

Learn more about the different training and qualifications electricians might need throughout different stages of their careers.

The plumbing and heating industries span a variety of different roles and responsibilities, learn more about the various jobs the sectors cover.

Bricklaying courses built and taught by experts. Whether you’re an experienced bricklayer or just starting out, find the perfect programme for you.

Find out more about how much painters and decorators could earn at different stages throughout their careers, and the variety of progression routes available.