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Just think, for a moment, how useful decorating skills are, not only in your own home, but also as a lucrative source of income. Small repairs and decorating jobs around the house, such as painting, wallpapering and fixing shelves can be sorted in a jiffy. With the right skills you can give your own house […]Read article
Installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems
Whether it is the sight of a new wind-farm on the horizon or a rash of solar panels appearing on nearby roofs, you cannot get away from renewable energy these days. Of course, it makes absolute sense to reduce your own energy bills and to help cut carbon emissions by going green and the UK […]Read article
How to update your construction skills
Construction techniques and materials are constantly developing and the main driving force these days is the need to be more environmentally friendly and energy efficient. There are some exciting innovations around at the moment in the fields of renewable energy and recycling and there is a constant demand for people with the relevant skills and […]Read article
Why learning DIY skills really matters
Most of us spend our early lives working towards the goal of getting a good job, earning a decent wage and living a comfortable lifestyle. But whilst we are slaving away at maths and English or sitting accountancy exams, we tend to forget that learning practical skills can be just as useful and valuable, if […]Read article
Able Skills Builds Their Own AM2 Centre
Read articleAble Skills are proud to announce that our new AM2 electrical centre will be opening for business this summer and we are equally as proud to announce that most of it has been designed, built and finished by Able Skills students.We have a variety of trades contributing to the opening of this AM2 Centre and […]

Fantastic Feedback for Able Skills
Read articleFEEDBACK – 18/05/12John Wade – Attended the Introductory To Electrics CourseI feel that this course does not need to make any initial improvements as the training given was thorough and informative. The tutor managed to deliver the course in a very professional manner and also incorporated an element of fun to the program.Scott Taylor – […]

Even more great feedback for Able Skills
Read articleDavid Kay – Attended the 6129 Level 2 Plumbing CourseI felt prepared for all of the tasks asked of me and found the teaching to be very helpful throughout my entire plumbing course. The staff created a comfortable atmosphere to learn and work in. They were approachable and friendly all of the time. My only […]

Tiling courses
Read articleTiling is a valuable skill for those who are interested in DIY, those who fit kitchens or bathrooms, and also for general tradesmen. Some people may think that tiling looks easy; however, there is an art to it, and in order to produce a neat result it is important to do a little training in […]

Jonathan Wright achieves Tiling NVQ Level 2 working for Able Skills.
Read articleAt the end of 2011 I returned to the UK from New Zealand as my visa had expired but was miserable as anything and all I wanted was to go back to New Zealand but without a skill, that wasn’t looking possible.After extensive research I made the decision to enrol onto an 8 week Wall […]

5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating Course
Read articleKumar Gurung – Completed the 5 day intensive Plumbing Course, Tiling Course & Painting & Decorating CourseI would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for creating such a friendly environment during my plumbing, tiling and painting & decorating courses. I had a brilliant time and thoroughly enjoyed every second I spent training […]

Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3
Read articleThis is an example of some of the student’s work that is carried out at Able Skills Carpentry Department. Able Skills now offers Carpentry up to Level 3.Josh Iddon attended the 12 week Carpentry & Joinery City & Guilds courseHaving decided to retrain as a carpenter I looked on the internet for information on how […]

Plumbing qualifications
Being a plumber can be a varied and rewarding career, with good earnings potential. There are different areas for plumbers to go in to, for example domestic plumbing, central heating, gas plumbing and commercial plumbing. Plumbers are in plenty of demand as every home and business has some type of plumbing. However, in order to […]Read article

