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- I chose to go to able skills because it offers flexible training with multi skills and is letting me be able to use my ELCAS credits. I found the instructor to provide excellent demonstration of the skills and the good teaching techniques.Read article
Anthony Spencer - Attended the 4 Week City & Guilds Painting & Decorating Course
I found this course to be very hands on, which obviously helped me, learn a lot practically. The instructor made the course very enjoyable and I was lucky to be surrounded by friendly helpful people. I really did enjoy my time with able skills and will definitely recommend this to my friends and family.Read articleNarayan Bahadur Gurung - Attended the 5 Day Intensive Painting & Decorating Course
There are no problems I can think of, my trainer Mark, is huge in experience. The week was very enjoyable and his teaching method is very effective. Through this course I have learnt a lot and can now confidently carry out these tasks at home.Read articleMulti-trade skills contest names first heat winners
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 […]Read articleJason Allen - Attended the 5 Day EAL VRQ
I choose to train with Able Skills due to the location and the great feedback on line.?Read articleAlex Adetuyole - Attended the 5 Day EAL VRQ
Colin is a very good trainer, he communicated clearly, he knew a great deal about electricity.?Read articleRalph Straw - Attended the 10 Day Intro & EAL VRQ
I found out about Able Skills through Quest Magazine, on researching other centres I found that Able Skills has the best feedback from students so decided to complete my course with them.?Read articleD Paccett - Attended the 10 Day Intro & EAL VRQ
Practical training was especially good, as were the materials and equipment.?Read articlePeters 6 week Able Skills course in Dartford
Read articleHi all, my name is Peter CockettJust wanted to pop in and say a little about my recent 6 week course at Able Skills in Dartford. I got made redundant at the start of the year and decided to retrain, it was the best thing I did! The 6 weeks went by in a flash […]
Attended the 6 Week City & Guilds Plastering Course
Read articleThroughout my training I felt I received help and guidance whenever it was needed and was always supported by the instructors. I now feel confident in attempting work for myself in small areas. I have enjoyed the course very much, there is a good atmosphere on the course and the tutors always made you feel […]
John Davis - Attended the 5 Day Advanced Tiling Course
Read articleI found both instructors to be forthcoming in passing on their experience and knowledge. I am very satisfied on how the weeks programme is laid out and run. I have enjoyed my time at Able Skills and I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience. I would like to thank all the instructors during […]
Take a plastering course
The construction industry is potentially one of the few sectors that seems ideally placed to not only withstand the effects of the recession, but to come out of it in a stronger position. Therefore, the time has never been better to train to take advantage of the upturn, whenever it comes. Plasterers are very much […]Read article