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Although the pandemic has provided the trade with many challenges over the last year so, one positive to come out of the coronavirus crisis could be the opportunity it provides to attract new people into the industry. Many people will have lost their employment or simply be looking for something more stable coming out of the […]
On average British Electricians want to own their own business by just 20 years old! With 31% of all Electricians registered in the UK being self-employed the idea of working for yourself is more than just a dream or idea for a lot of Electricians out there. Even if you aren’t aiming to be self-employed […]
With the Plumbing industry being one of the most steady industries, with the market size remaining steady in comparison to the UK economy in the last year and throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic maybe it is time to consider a career change. Here at Able Skills, we will be able to help you do exactly that! We […]
Now that we are approaching the lifting of lockdown restrictions many people will be looking to get some household jobs done. When hiring an electrician it is important to hire a qualified electrician. Today we will look at some things to keep in mind to ensure you are hiring the right professional. Apparently, 36% of […]
The number of Electricians being employed over the last few years has been fluctuating, however, demand for electricians is high now that lockdown measures are being eased again in a weeks’ time people will be looking to undertake new projects whether that be domestic or commercial. This being said we at Able Skills cannot emphasize […]
It is no secret at all that the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) severely punishes those Gas Engineers who are out performing work with gas and who do not have the proper registration. In February 2021 four men we handed suspended prison sentences following breaching the Gas Safety Regulations of 1998. You may wonder why […]
Here at Able Skills, we believe that everyone has the right to work in whatever role or job they want, and we a very keen to promote the Electrical industry to all! Currently, it is estimated that only 1% of all registered Electricians are women, however, this could be changing more recently with employers looking to […]
Now that we are coming towards the end of lockdown restrictions. Things are getting back to normal in the trade industry. For those who are fully qualified, newly qualified or still in training to become an electrician now is the perfect time to up-skill and gain new knowledge, qualifications and ability in electrics through our […]
At Able Skills, our vast options of Gas Training Courses mean that there is no better place for you to start your journey in the Gas trade than right here with us at Able Skills. With the average Gas Engineer salary being just above £43,000 per year according to Adzuna there are not many more lucrative trades to […]
Over the last year working from home and the idea of remote working has become the new normal for a lot of people all over the world. With schools in the UK having been closed for large amounts of 2020 and so far in 2021, the idea of home study is something that people are […]
Now that we are getting out of lockdown slowly, the construction industry seems eager to get the ball rolling on projects across the country. The first 3-months of the year saw the fastest rate in construction enquiries in the past 10-years! This is great news for everybody in the industry. However, there is a problem. […]
Did you know that 24% of women during their time in school were not advised to take up a trade during their time in school and were encouraged more into what people may consider more stereotypical roles for women like Admin and Secretarial Roles? A recent survey by WaterSafe, the UK’s leading Plumbing Assurance Scheme […]
