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The contractors have been set for North West Leicestershire District Council’s Decent Homes scheme, which will see the interiors of nearly 4,500 council homes completely renovated. The works on the homes will include the refitting of kitchen and bathroom plumbing, the installation of new boilers and central heating systems, new doors and windows and comprehensive […]
The new 6035 Level 2 and 3 plumbing qualifications starting 8th OctoberThis will replace the old 6129 Level 2 and will enable students to complete the level 2 course and progress on to the level 3 programme.We will also be offering the 6189 NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of our complete plumbing package as […]
The new 2365 Level 2 and 3 electrical qualifications starting 8th OctoberThis will replace the old 2330 Level 2 and 3 and will enable students to see their own progression as they complete various written and online exams, including assignments and practical assessments throughout both the Level 2 and Level 3 electrical course.We will also […]
Some of the leading construction industry organisations have today made a call for major investment to be spent on enhancing training and skill development for people working in the construction industry. Leaders from the Construction Skills Network and from the industry training board, CITB-ConstructionSkills, have said that the industry – and Greater London in particular […]
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has assembled an emergency team of skilled plumbers, electricians and building maintenance staff to ensure that any problems within the Olympic Village can be tackled swiftly and effectively. Around 600 skilled contractors are on hand to be called in at a moment’s notice to take care of operations and maintenance […]
City & Guilds are introducing new qualifications to replace what we know as the City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and Level 3 courses. These courses will then become the 2365 Level 2 and Level 3. Effectively the same qualifications, just updated. Although, there will be a change over later in the year, the 2330 […]
The Able Skills Plastering Centre was established with one single aim in mind – to teach people how to plaster. Our Assessors Jo and Spencer are time served plaster craftsmen who have the skills and ability to maximise the potential of all their students.If you are already working as a Plasterer but have never achieved […]
Able Skills can help you on the path to your new electrical career.The benefits of an electrician’s career include an increasing UK demand for competent and qualified trade professionals that comply with domestic and increasingly, European requirements for safe and reliable practice. Trusted professionals can reap the rewards of high-quality work in terms of job […]
Mr Marg Bahadur (Mark) was my main instructor he is a very tall and handsome guy. He is a really great gentleman with deep low voice. I worked with him almost for four weeks. He had a variety of skills and techniques in teaching methods and he always showed a demonstration so it was easy […]
I would like to write to you to congratulate you and especially Dave the tutor in Bradford, what a truly nice guy. The course ran very smoothly and very professionally, I will be back for future examinations and wish to talk in person about taking category three engineers out on site work also the […]
The time has come to announce that Able Skills has been successfully offering tiling courses for 10 years! This is all thanks to our two dedicated full time instructors, Max and Terry.We have our own fully fitted tiling centre including kitchen, bathroom and shower areas. We cater for all skill levels starting from people that […]
A trainee bricklayer from Hull is one of many trades people to have been rewarded under the regional heats of multi-trade competition, SkillBuild. 20-year-old Thomas Dickson has won the second place prize in the Yorkshire and Humber heats. He told the Hull Daily Mail that he welcomed the news of his placing in the national […]
