Trade industry set to be one of the least affected by coronavirus!

The trade industry as a whole is set to be among the least affected industry or type of profession by a reduction in consumer spending over the next 12-months as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Research suggests that 86% of Brits plan to continue or even increase their spending on plumbing, electrics, painting, decorating and so on compared to what they would spend before the initial lockdown. It seems no matter what is going on in the world, tradespeople are always going to be needed, with more people staying at home these days it appears people are looking to invest in their homes rather than spending that money elsewhere such as on holidays and trips for the family. Why not get started in a trade with our comprehensive training courses?

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Trade industry set to be one of the least affected by coronavirus!

Tradespeople are always in demand. The problem is that there often isn't enough skilled people in the industry to cover the number of projects and jobs out there. The current UK construction workforce is reportedly too small to meet the UK Government’s mid-2020s house-building targets. It seems that younger people are missing out on great opportunities, fantastic wages and job security because of the mindset that trades are not profitable. This is nonsense, as the older generation of tradesmen and women look to retire there aren't enough young people taking up trades and learning these skills. Because of this 'skills-gap,' those in the industry with the knowledge and skills are earning more than ever due to the sheer demand!

Interested in learning a trade?

You're in luck! Here at Able Skills, we have been training aspiring traders for over 18+ years! We offer a range of trades including; Electrical courses, Gas courses, Plumbing courses, Bricklaying courses, Carpentry courses, Plastering courses, Tiling courses and Patinging & Decorating. Whether you are looking to get a taste of a trade or kick-start a new career, we have got you covered. Within each trade that we offer there are courses ranging from a beginner level all the way to industry-recognised qualifications and even more advanced training courses.

Training courses on offer:

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Contact us:

For more information about any of the training courses that we offer simply give us a call on 01322 280 202. We are happy to assist you in any way that we can whether you have some questions about a specific course or you are looking to gain some general advice. You are also completely welcome to visit our training centre in person, our office is always open to aspiring traders - No need to book an appointment or even call ahead, you can just visit us unannounced. Our office is open 7-days a week all year round between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30!  

Thinking about booking accommodation in the local area? If you live a considerable distance from our centre here in Dartford, Kent you may be looking into securing a hotel or other accommodation. We have our own accommodation available exclusively available to our students for the reasonable price of just £20 per night! - If you are interested make sure to contact us ahead of your starting date as spaces are limited! 

Where to find us:

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Tiling courses