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“For too long we’ve trained too many hairdressers and not enough bricklayers” is the current gripe of the Local Council Association (LCA), which this month published fresh analysis of the levels of trades training taking place in the UK. According to the LCA, the UK is facing a serious skills shortage, with too few trainees […]
Andrew seems to have been with us for ages. He’s already done the six-week Level 2 Plumbing Diploma and now he has just begun his three-week gas course so that he is able to become gas safe registered. Andrew booked all his assessments, portfolio, gas and plumbing course all in one go. He’d obviously done […]
Nicki is currently on our five week painting and decorating course here at Able Skills. As she finishes her fourth week, we spoke to her to see how she is getting on. Over the last four weeks Nicki has been very happy with everything she has learnt. She will be going away from Able Skills […]
Jack Fuller is nearing the end of his six-week course with us here at Able Skills. He is very happy to be getting his qualification for his City & Guilds 6217 Level 2 Plastering Certificate. Jack’s been delighted with the skills he’s learned here and tells us that he’s keen to come back in the […]
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 […]
When you’re starting out as a self employed tradesperson, there’s a lot to learn, a lot to think about, a lot to remember and a lot to get done. With such a steep learning curve to contend with all by yourself, it’s little wonder that many self employed first timers run into roadblocks and pitfalls. […]
