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  1. Why learning DIY skills really matters

    Why learning DIY skills really matters

    Most of us spend our early lives working towards the goal of getting a good job, earning a decent wage and living a comfortable lifestyle. But whilst we are slaving away at maths and English or sitting accountancy exams, we tend to forget that learning practical skills can be just as useful and valuable, if […]
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  2. Able Skills Builds Their Own AM2 Centre

    Able Skills Builds Their Own AM2 Centre

    Able Skills are proud to announce that our new AM2 electrical centre will be opening for business this summer and we are equally as proud to announce that most of it has been designed, built and finished by Able Skills students.We have a variety of trades contributing to the opening of this AM2 Centre and […]

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  3. Fantastic Feedback for Able Skills

    Fantastic Feedback for Able Skills

    FEEDBACK – 18/05/12John Wade – Attended the Introductory To Electrics CourseI feel that this course does not need to make any initial improvements as the training given was thorough and informative. The tutor managed to deliver the course in a very professional manner and also incorporated an element of fun to the program.Scott Taylor – […]

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  4. Even more great feedback for Able Skills

    Even more great feedback for Able Skills

    David Kay – Attended the 6129 Level 2 Plumbing CourseI felt prepared for all of the tasks asked of me and found the teaching to be very helpful throughout my entire plumbing course. The staff created a comfortable atmosphere to learn and work in. They were approachable and friendly all of the time. My only […]

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  5. Tiling courses

    Tiling courses

    Tiling is a valuable skill for those who are interested in DIY, those who fit kitchens or bathrooms, and also for general tradesmen. Some people may think that tiling looks easy; however, there is an art to it, and in order to produce a neat result it is important to do a little training in […]

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  6. Jonathan Wright achieves Tiling NVQ Level 2 working for Able Skills.

    Jonathan Wright achieves Tiling NVQ Level 2 working for Able Skills.

    At the end of 2011 I returned to the UK from New Zealand as my visa had expired but was miserable as anything and all I wanted was to go back to New Zealand but without a skill, that wasn’t looking possible.After extensive research I made the decision to enrol onto an 8 week Wall […]

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  7. 5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating Course

    5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating Course

    Kumar Gurung – Completed the 5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating CourseI would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for creating such a friendly environment during my plumbing, tiling and painting & decorating courses. I had a brilliant time and thoroughly enjoyed every second I spent training […]

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  8. Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3

    Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3

    This is an example of some of the student’s work that is carried out at Able Skills Carpentry Department. Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3.Josh Iddon attended the 12 week Carpentry & Joinery City & Guilds courseHaving decided to retrain as a carpenter I looked on the internet for information on how […]

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  9. Plumbing qualifications

    Plumbing qualifications

    Being a plumber can be a varied and rewarding career, with good earnings potential. There are different areas for plumbers to go in to, for example domestic plumbing, central heating, gas plumbing and commercial plumbing. Plumbers are in plenty of demand as every home and business has some type of plumbing. However, in order to […]
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  10. Plastering courses

    Plastering courses

    Plastering is an important trade that can lead to valuable job opportunities – demand for plastering is unlikely to run out as it is required when new buildings are built, when old buildings are refurbished or redecorated, and also when other trades, for example electricians, have caused damage to walls during the course of their […]
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  11. Start a career in tiling

    Start a career in tiling

    Practising a trade in tiling can be a rewarding career, both moneywise and in terms of job satisfaction. As one of the oldest trades, that began with mosaics of ancient times, tiling involves everything from design, right up to the end product of a fully tiled bathroom, kitchen or floor. The majority of tiling work […]
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  12. Part P courses

    Part P courses

    Part P coursesallow electricians to carry out electrical work legally without having to notify building control. They will be able to issue an Electrical Installation Certificate once the work is complete, which complies with building control requirements. An electrician who is Part P registered is much more likely to gain extra work, as householders are […]
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