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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.

If construction is a career path that’s always appealed to you, but you’ve never quite made the leap, there are attractive opportunities for career changers to join the industry.

In support of #GSW25, we hear from Able Skills’ gas instructor Richard. In this clip, Richard tells us how he got into the gas industry and shares advice about regular gas safety checks and the importance of always using a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Whether you’re a homeowner keen to tackle your own repairs and refurbishments or a property developer looking to cut costs and take charge of renovations, learning plastering as a DIY skill offers both practical benefits and long-term value.