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There was good news for people who are looking to complete plumbing courses and electrical courses after a new study showed that there has been increased demand for construction workers.

A new study has shown that people who take plumbing courses will experience great demand for their skills.

Electricians that need to demonstrate their awareness of the latest building wiring regulations should take 17th edition electrical courses with Able Skills.

With a growing number of people being made redundant, taking the opportunity to learn a trade is becoming more attractive.

While the majority of employees in the electrical industry may be male, there are plenty of job opportunities for females. A growing number of women are looking to become fully qualified electricians due to the numerous employment opportunities available in the electrical industry despite the economic downturn. The credit crunch has hit women worse then […]

Electrical trainees need to be aware of how the introduction of the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) has changed the way qualifications are achieved within the industry. Before the introduction of the QCF, the traditional route into the electrical industry was through completing the City & Guilds 2330 Electrotechnical certificates at both levels 2 and 3. […]

Trainees who complete solar photovoltaic electrical courses will be best placed to take advantage of opportunities in the renewable energy industry.

Learning to tile a bathroom is not the easiest of tasks so it is important that you discover how to do it properly on tiling courses. If you are committed to tiling your own bathroom, you will be saving a significant amount of money by not employing a qualified professional but the quality of the […]

In news that will interest those looking to take solar pv electrical courses, the Court of Appeal has today ruled that the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) acted unlawfully over planned cuts to the feed-in tariff (FIT).

Able Skills are delighted to publish more feedback from a trainee who has enjoyed taking tiling courses with us.

Electrical courses trainee Paul Hawker has taken time to praise Able Skills on the Electricians Forums website.

Intensive plumbing courses will not turn you into a qualified plumber but they will suit people who want to improve their knowledge of pipe work. Many private training providers and further education colleges offer five day plumbing courses which give people the opportunity to gain a bit of background knowledge in order to undertake simple […]