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Feeling handy? Day job not enough for you? If you’ve got a practical itch you can’t scratch, we’ve compiled yet another week of awesome DIY hacks, ready and waiting for you to build in your garden shed – or wherever it is you keep the tools. This week, why not make… A camera trap An […]

Jason has been a superb student for the last five weeks at Able Skills. He’s now coming towards the end of his six-week Tiling Course Package City & Guilds 4555-07. He’s developed his skills during his time here. And, considering he’d never done tiling before this course, it’s a huge achievement for him. Throughout the […]

Hello makers, doers, bodgers and menders – welcome to a fresh fortnight of practical projects, perfect for weekend time-wasting! This week we’ve collected a prime selection of things to make and do, ranging from the practical, to the ludicrously epic. So, without further ado, let’s make… 1. Hanging shelves from old storage boxes You can […]

Looking back to the 20th August 2012, this is the date when Netti first began her long journey with us here at Able Skills. Since then, she has completed nearly every electrical course we offer, on the way to becoming an excellent electrician. She is still looking to complete her Level 3 NVQ with us […]

A UK wide brick shortage which left many in the construction industry paying a premium for basic materials is finally easing according to August’s figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Recent shortages have caused costs to escalate, while depriving many contractors of the choice they want from suppliers, resulting in less-than-perfect, over budget […]

A legal change designed to prevent UK contractors from using cheap migrant labour has been slipped into a new directive launched to help enforce the EU posted workers directive. The original EU posted workers directive has been in place for a number of years, introduced to stop posted workers being paid less than native workers, […]

From your dentist and your local farm shop, to your dear old nan – virtually every one and every business has an online presence these days. If you’re keen to see how promoting your trade online could boost your business, it’s time to start building your website. .. For self-employed tradespeople, your website doesn’t need […]

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We have a great range of painting and decoration courses here at Able Skills that are available for anyone with or without experience in this industry. We constantly have students doing short and long courses getting qualifications and NVQ’s which is great for their futures because it means that they are able to go out […]

William is currently working towards his 6217 City & Guilds Carpentry Certificate. He has been with us for six weeks and will now be going on for a further two weeks to complete his NVQ Level 2. We asked William about his experience here with us at Able Skills and what plans he has for […]