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Able Skills are delighted to publish the testimonial of Harry Leadbeater, a trainee who overcame the odds to complete his electrical courses with flying colours.

The Department for Transport's indicated that it's keen on rolling out a network of electric car charge points - a move that could create thousands more jobs for skilled solar, electric and renewable contractors. Train now and make sure you're in the front seat for the rev in renewables with our electric, renewable and solar […]

If you are looking to become an electrician next year, there are a number of electrical courses qualification changes to be aware of. The City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment is an alternative qualification route that trainees can now take in order to enter the electrical industry. […]

It is advisable that wiring tests are carried out at least every ten years by a qualified engineer, which means that an electrician will always have a steady line of working coming in from these tasks. Other jobs that electricians do include fuse box upgrades in order that they meet the regulations set out in […]

The government is getting ready to launch new special priority projects to help get industry in the UK moving, bringing new and exciting construction projects for all trades up to the horizon. Meaning now is the perfect time to train or retrain in the trades and put yourself in a position to find work on […]

Lots of people are attracted to the idea of working as an electrician but not many actually realise what the job entails. As an electrician there is a variety of work that can be performed in domestic dwellings and commercial properties to ensure that all the electrics run as efficiently as possible. One aspect of […]

Able Skills recently welcomed a governmental delegation of representatives from Japan's construction industry.

Able Skills are delighted to post a review from a very happy trainee who recently completed the City & Guilds 2357 qualification.

Constantly learning new skills and developing your abilities is one of the best things about being an electrician because there are always new technologies and tools to work with. Electricians can take advantage of the growing green energy market by learning how to install solar panels on renewable electrical courses which will make the available […]

Able Skills are delighted to post a letter from a very happy trainee who took our intensive plastering course last week

Almost anyone has the potential to become an electrician and enjoy the benefits that come with a career in the industry so discover if you can have the spark needed. Relative fitness, normal colour vision and the ability to communicate clearly are the only physical attributes that are required to starting out as an electrician […]

There are a number of electrical courses qualifications that all electricians need to have achieved before they can practice professionally and the starting point for all potential sparks is the City & Guilds 2330 level 2. Gaining the City & Guilds 2330 level 2 will mean that you can work as an electrician's mate at […]