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  1. Lobby groups promote construction and housing

    Lobby groups promote construction and housing

    Skilled tradesmen could soon be in even more demand as the second half of 2011 is seeing more movement in the construction industry. Especially now CBI has called on the government to kick-start the economy by spending more on construction.Learn a trade or re-train now with Able Skills and make sure you're ready for any […]
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  2. Leave School And Become An Electrician

    Leave School And Become An Electrician

    If you are a practical person about to leave education, a career as an electrician might be for you. As long as you are physically fit, have normal colour vision and are able to communicate clearly then there is potentially nothing stopping you from starting an electrical career once you leave school. School leavers looking […]
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  3. How To Become Part P Registered

    How To Become Part P Registered

    If you are a domestic installer that needs to register onto a Part P scheme, you will need to achieve the City & Guilds 2382-10 electrical courses qualification within 12 months of being accepted by your chosen governing body.   Trainees looking to learn to become a fully qualified electrician will need to take the […]
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  4. Infrastructure builds to create more construction jobs

    Infrastructure builds to create more construction jobs

    It's been a slow-moving year for construction, but things look as though they're about to get better for and skilled tradesmen as industry experts have been putting their heads together and lobbying the government for support - and are seeing some great results.
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  5. Why 17th Edition Courses Are Essential For Electricians

    Why 17th Edition Courses Are Essential For Electricians

    Anyone looking to qualify as an electrician will need to pass 17th edition courses before they can practice professionally. Every reputable electrical training centre will provide the City & Guilds 2382-10 17th edition courses because it is a crucial part of a trainee's progression to becoming either a domestic installer or fully qualified electrician. Governing […]
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  6. London goes green at the Eco Showcase

    London goes green at the Eco Showcase

    The ECO showcase is setting up shop in London this September for everyone in the construction industry, and skilled tradesmen from all over the country are coming to London to learn about the latest in renewables and sustainable building.Read on for more on the exhibition or to find out how to train in renewables or […]
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  7. Registering On A Part P Scheme

    Registering On A Part P Scheme

    Once a trainee has become Part P registered, a governing body of their choice will assess their work which is why it is then advisable to take the City & Guilds 2392 electrical courses qualification to prepare for this examination. Taking the City & Guilds 2382 will also help with the Part P registration process […]
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  8. Solar Panels for the Stars

    Solar Panels for the Stars

    Solar panels could be the next must-have item for homeowners looking to live the celebrity lifestyle, as Guy Ritchie - director of Sherlock Holmes and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - has become the latest star to come out in support of renewables, outlining his own plans to add 200 solar PV panels to […]
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  9. Choosing Electrical Domestic Installer Courses

    Choosing Electrical Domestic Installer Courses

    There is a lot of confusion about what sort of electrical courses people need to take in order to become a fully qualified electrician so it is vital to choose a training centre that can set you in the right direction. Reputable training centres pride themselves on providing the right information to trainees who want […]
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  10. Government rings in changes for construction

    Government rings in changes for construction

    Politicians outlined their plans for the construction industry this week - and it seems like good news for employers and skilled tradesmen. Ministers said they would like to reform PFI to make procurement simpler and free up funds to invest in even more new builds. And government officials also announced plans to help boost apprenticeships […]
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  11. Able Skills City & Guilds 2330 Level 2/3

    Able Skills City & Guilds 2330 Level 2/3

    Able Skills are still running the C&G 2330 Level 2/3. We currently have limited availability with only 8 remaining spaces being on the 24th October 2011 and a weekend course for those of you with fulltime work commitments.
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  12. Able Skills News on Solar PV

    Able Skills News on Solar PV

    Able Skills is constantly keeping up to date with modern inventions and always looking to expand our range of courses. With the growing popularity in renewable energies and the cost of such technologies becoming more and more affordable, the demand for Solar Photovoltaic installer and maintenance qualified electricians is forever increasing.
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