Nathan talking to camera, standing in front of a wall of hammers, trowels and hawks in the plastering workshop at Able Skills.

With hundreds of students training at Able Skills every month, we love hearing about their motivation, why they want to learn a new skill, and what their plans are once they’ve completed the course.

Our latest student story is from the Introduction to Plastering course a few weeks ago. We caught up with Nathan to find out a bit more about his reasons for doing the course, how he’s getting on and why he chose Able Skills.

What’s your name, what course are you currently doing and why?

“My name is Nathan and I'm doing an introduction to plastering. I'm only taking this course for DIY projects in our house.”

Many students do a course for that reason. The introductory courses are a great way to build up some basic skills and gain confidence. As these courses are approved by City & Guilds, if you enjoy the training and want to take it further, moving on to a more advanced course and qualification is possible.

What made you choose Able Skills over any other training provider?

“I chose Able Skills because of the good reviews online, the detail of the course and the content and the skills that were being covered.”

Like our chat with Nathan, we regularly share content that gives you a clear idea of what to expect at the Able Skills construction training centre. Whether that’s student story videos on TikTok, an instructor demo on YouTube or the independent feedback that we showcase in the testimonials section of the website.

How have you found the instruction on your course?

“The instructors are knowledgeable. If you have any questions, they're able to explain to us and answer what we need when things aren't going quite right. They're quick to explain what the problem is, how we've caused it, and how we can go about solving it.”

And most importantly, have you enjoyed the course?

“The week has been really enjoyable.”

Want to read more student stories like Nathan’s? You can find the rest of our student stories here.

Or follow us on Instagram or TikTok for daily videos from the centre.

Plastering courses at Able Skills

If you want to learn some basic DIY plastering skills or even if you’re considering plastering as a career option, the Introduction to Plastering course is an ideal starting point.  It’s open to anyone, even complete beginners.

We have a range of plastering courses depending on your level of experience. If you’re interested in finding out more, we recommend popping into our training centre where our team will be happy to show you around and advise on the right course for you.