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- 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 […]Read article
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 […]Read articleJonathan Wright achieves Tiling NVQ Level 2 working for Able Skills.
Read articleAt 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 […]
5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating Course
Read articleKumar 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 […]
Plumbing student attended the 8 week 6129 City & Guilds Plumbing course
Read articleWhen completing the plumbing course I felt that we were fully prepared for each of our assessments throughout the course as I managed to pass all of them first time, so the tutoring is obviously right. During the plumbing course I gained a lot of knowledge and experience and I feel much more prepared for […]
Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3
Read articleThis 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 […]
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 […]Read articlePlastering 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 […]Read articleStart 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 […]Read articlePart P courses
Read articlePart 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 […]
Learning a new construction skill
Read articleWhether you are already established as a tradesman, or whether you want to add a new skill to your DIY set, there is always scope for adding a new string to your construction bow. Those who undertake construction work as a DIY venture can always afford to keep abreast of new legislation and heath and […]
Retraining for a career in the construction industry
Read articleAfter a career where every day is the same, many people consider retraining to enter into the construction industry, due to its flexibility, earnings potential and variety. There are countless different trades available, including plumbing, electrics, carpentry, bricklaying and plastering; there are also some specialist up-and-coming trades, for example renewable energy installation. It is not […]