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If you want to be a bricklayer, how do get ready for site work?
From the first steps in training to getting ready for your NVQ, this guide takes you through what's needed if you want to start working as a bricklayer and how to get there.
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Jun 11
What new skill would make the biggest difference to you right now?
John came to Able Skills looking to develop his boiler breakdown and fault-finding skills. Through hands-on training, he built the technical knowledge and confidence.
ALT Trustpilot review praising AbleSkills for hands-on boiler breakdown training and effective teaching methods.
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Jun 10
"Experiences like that stay with you."
To mark Hard Hat Awareness Week, Simon shares a real-life experience from his time working on site and why he believes head protection should never be treated as optional.
Read more: ableskills.co.uk/blog/hard-h…
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Jun 9
Working as an electrician’s mate is an excellent way of developing on-the-job experience while working towards your qualifications, and if you’re not on an apprenticeship, it offers the chance to earn a wage as you learn the trade.
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Jun 8
Thinking about becoming a plumber?
If you're considering a career change, plumbing offers a hands-on role with strong demand, varied work and plenty of opportunities.
Explore training routes, qualifications, earning potential and getting started.
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Jun 3
New research highlights the UK’s most future-proof careers, and it's no surprise that construction roles feature prominently in the rankings.
Read our full analysis here:
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Jun 2
One of the world's oldest skilled trades...
Although carpentry has changed through the years, it’s a skill that remains in demand.
Read our guide to starting a career in carpentry.
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Jun 1
Job insecurity? Burnout? Boredom?
Whatever the reason for a career change, learning a trade can offer solid earning potential and good prospects.
If an apprenticeship's not possible, what's the alternative route to becoming an electrician?
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May 31
Immediately on the tools 👊
One of the biggest surprises for many students is just how much they can learn in only a few days once they get here.
Fresh plaster, trowel and hawk in hand, and straight into practical training from day one.
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May 30
Another day in our busy painting and decorating workshop.
It's basically just lots of small rooms, so the setup feels pretty close to the kind of decorating work you’ll do in the real world. But there's no furniture to move first!
ALT Person wearing a black shirt and shorts applying paint with a brush on a white surface in a workshop setting.
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May 29
From plumber to gas engineer in just over a year! Follow Fahad's journey from plumbing to Gas Safe registration and beyond. ableskills.co.uk/blog/how-to…
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May 28
From anxious and inexperienced to confident and capable.
"I learned so much in such a short time."
ALT Trustpilot review praising Able Skills' 6-week carpentry and 3-week joinery courses for building confidence and expertise.
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May 27
Why get an NVQ in Plumbing? It opens doors to site work, competency schemes, and boosts your career. Start here 📍 Able Skills. Find out more: ableskills.co.uk/blog/plumbi…
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May 26
Learning a trade requires plenty of practical experience.
We've got the tools, materials and real-world training facilities, and you’ll learn from experienced, time-served instructors.
ALT Two people working together on constructing a small brick structure indoors, surrounded by tools and construction materials.
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May 25
We're open today 8:30 - 16:30
There's no need to make an appointment. Our door is open and we're happy to show you around whenever you can make it!
📍Able Skills
Unit K5, Riverside Industrial Estate
Riverside Way, Dartford, Kent
DA1 5BS
☎️ 01322 280 202
✉️hello@AbleSkills.co.uk
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May 24
Choosing paint colours and wallpaper is just the start.
Should you hire a decorator or learn how to do it yourself?
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May 23
An electrical apprenticeship can take up to 4 years. Courses with a private training provider can be significantly quicker.
Same industry qualifications in less time. Fast-track electrician training is your route to getting qualified, on your terms.
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May 22
This is more common than you think
You start as a plumber’s mate.
A few years later, you’re still working in the trade but without the qualification to match your experience.
Find out how to turn your experience into a recognised plumbing qualification:
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May 18
Want to learn DIY plumbing and earn a City & Guilds certificate? Join our 5-day practical course! ableskills.co.uk/plumbing-co…
ALT Plumber kneeling on the floor fixing pipes beneath a bathtub in a small bathroom with white walls.
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May 17
Interested in plastering? Our City & Guilds approved course teaches basics in 5 days or 2 weekends. Book now for June!
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ALT Man operating a power mixer blending construction material in a workshop while two people observe nearby.
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