Able Skills electrical centre, an instructor assists a student in an electrical bay

For two decades, Able Skills has been committed to shaping generation after generation of incredible trade talent.

Whether it’s helping a person kickstart a lifelong career in the construction industry, or giving them the tools they need to complete their own DIY projects, we’re endlessly passionate about delivering the highest calibre of training to each and every person that walks through our doors, regardless of their end goal.

What type of training establishment is Able Skills?

Able Skills is not a further education institution, we are a private training provider which means there are none of the pre-requisites sometimes required by FE providers to be accepted on our courses. 

We’re well aware that traditional training courses can be difficult to manage for people with prior commitments. Being a private provider also allows us to be more flexible when it comes to common hurdles like course start dates, payments and individual training schedules. 

What courses do Able Skills offer? 

We cover training for all major construction trades, this includes expert-led courses in: 

What accreditations do Able Skills hold? 

We pride ourselves on the immensely high quality of all of our training courses. To ensure we consistently meet the latest industry standards and safety regulations, we’re proud to be a City & Guilds approved training centre, with courses accredited by the EAL, Gas Safe and BPEC. 

Who do Able Skills offer training to?

We want to ensure all of our training is as inclusive and accessible as possible, and our courses are open to absolutely anyone.

From introductory courses for complete beginners right through to re-training and assessments for those who have worked in the industry for years, all of our training has been tailor-made by expert tutors to cater for all levels of experience. 

Our staff and facilities

All of our instructors have years of experience in their chosen field and know exactly what is needed to succeed in their given trade. 

Our facilities are cutting-edge and contain a mixture of old and new appliances to help prepare students for working on-site.