Make 2020 the year that counts - change careers with Gas Training Courses: There are so many different reasons to become a Gas Engineer - make now the time to start taking the steps towards a new career! There are so many opportunities in the trade that it is a no brainer to get […]
What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for...get your 18th edition out of the way? Here at Able Skills, we run a comprehensive 3-day classroom-based course that will get you up to speed with the latest wiring regulations. There are a few ways that we offer this course, we try to be flexible, […]
What makes Able Skills the best place to get quality electrical training? Here at Able Skills, we take pride in our ability to produce top-quality electricians via our facilities, instructors and City & Guilds approved courses. Electrical studies are probably the most popular trade that we teach and that is down to our extensive range […]
Why become a plumber? Able Skills has been a training institution for over 10-years, we have heard every reason people decide to become plumbers, from a young age or later in life. We are experienced in teaching this subject and we know the benefits of a career in the trade...Our instructors are the best people […]
How does the skills gap affect the Gas industry? Here at Able Skills, we provide hands-on Gas courses to many students from all walks of life, young and old. However, the industry is still struggling in terms of the volume of qualified Gas Engineers... 41% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) are struggling to recruit plumbers […]
Working as a plumber, but need qualifications? Experienced plumber looking for qualifications? If you have been working as a Plumber for a minimum of 3 years but have never achieved a Plumbing qualification, then this fast-track 6035 assessment process may be just what you need! Here at Able Skills, we know that people get into the […]
Gas Engineer looking to switch to commercial gas? If you are already working as a Gas Engineer and you are looking for a change of pace then commercial gas work could be for you! This 10-day training programme to commercial gas appliances - the course is only available to existing domestic gas engineers...This could be […]
Commercial or Domestic Electrician? When looking to become an electrician it is good to have an idea of the work you would like to be doing, the setting you would like to work in and if you are planning on becoming a self-employed trader. There are many different roles an electrician can play, […]
An Electrician has been handed a suspension after carrying out illegal gas work! The electrician in question had carried out the work between March and August and installed a boiler on the 24th October at a domestic property in Rossendale without being Gas Safe registered. This is illegal no matter the level of qualifications you hold...not being […]
Proud of our plastering reviews! Here at Able Skills, we are always eager to hear the opinions of our students. It's great for us to gain constructive criticism as it means that we can morph our approach to what we know students want and need when learning. Plastering is a great trade to get involved […]
ECS Registered Electricians reaches 20,000! Over 20,000 ECS cardholders have now signed up for ECS Registered Electrician status this is a huge milestone...We do our part for the volume of cardholders by teaching students the 18th edition wiring regulations week on week. These 18th edition courses that we host are aimed at helping you gain […]
Let's take a look at the ways you can complete an 18th Edition course: This week we had plenty of students completing their 18th edition course successfully, they can now legally carry out electrical installations out on-site whether it's for their own company or for the firm they work for...Everybody who works in the world of electrics […]