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Good afternoon all
John here from norfolk.
I'm looking to change career after 20 years in hospitality.
Stressful way to make a living & I've lost my passion for it.
Plumbing appeals hugely.im fairly mechanically minded & a quick learner.
The issue is-im 35 & cant pay the mortgage on an...
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I done level 2 and level plumbing courses at college a couples years ago but never done an apprenticeship after and went into a different line of work and now want to do my plumbing but I have been told without doing the apprenticeship I haven't got the full NVQ, how do I go about doing the...
Hello everyone, I hope someone will be able to guide me.
I am 31 and have my level 2 diploma in plumbing and heating, I currently work as a maintenance engineer and am desperately seeking a way into the plumbing trade, I would love to do an apprenticeship but like most cannot afford to take such...
Good afternoon, before I start I appreciate I may be on a hiding to nothing here but here goes. I spent time working as a tradesman with my Dad back when I was 16 but lacked the foresight to see it through, and ended up working in IT for the last 15 years. However, I've got to a point where I...
Been stuck abroad for a year now. Still stuck abroad. Italian red tape is, as they say, 'something else'. I used to think regulation was about protecting people, and often it is, but not over here. Mad country, not sure how it functions at all. They ask you to provide government mapping...
I have just completed my training with Scots Gas Training based in Stirling so I thought I would leave a review for anyone who may be considering a career change of direction.
I visited a couple of training centres in Scotland before signing up to the Scots Gas Training course, one centre I...
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What is criteria for on site assessment and portfolio. Can first and second fix be at same location
Level 2 plumbing apprenticeship prove of work for portfolio. Can first and second fix be at same location . Can prove of work be carried out at apprentices home address.
Hey there has anyone signed up to Josef Valentine's (winner of .....that um ... apprentice prog) Trade mastermind yet? I watched his live webinaar about two months ago. In which he said there was limited time offer on his expertise and mentoring package. Lot's of yada yada about how good it is...
Over the summer I completed a level 2 diploma in plumbing (City and Guilds 6035) with Able Skills and am now looking to complete the NVQ level 2. Access training are offering an assessment package for £1500, which is competitive, but I am now nervous given the reviews I have seen on here. I am...
Hello to all,
Thanks in advance to any help or comments you can offer me.
I’m a 29 year old lad who has been working in a small firm, mainly doing groundworks / extensions / full refurbishments. I have no previous trade qualifications.
I have recently been looking to get involved in studying...
Evening all,
I am considering retraining and like a few on here I am in my 30s and currently working full time, four days a week.
I read a bit about NVQ qualifications but was unclear on the best route to take. My local college runs a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies two...
21, Looking at getting into plumbing as a career. What’s the best route?
I was working full time, but I am currently furloughed. I was looking at doing one of these fast track courses, having to pay nearly £8k. After reading on a few forums that these aren’t worth it, you don’t get the proper...
Hello all,
I wanted a bit of advice. i have done the level 2 diploma in plumbing and also the nvq 2. I will be completing the level 3 diploma this year. My question is this.
Do I do the nvq 3 which takes 2 years and includes gas and unvented or do I stick with nvq 2 which makes me fully...
Hi everyone, I’m after some advice.
I would like to make the move into gas and heating engineering. Currently I’m looking at the routes available and think that going through a training centre would be most suitable for me.
Some background: I’m a junior structural engineer and have spent...
Hi, I’m a 26 year old male who currently is working as a water hygiene engineer. and I’ve just paid £2000 to start my level 2 plumbing diploma in September but I’m worried if I’ve rushed into this course seeing how much money it is. I’m really interesting in plumbing and hopefully this will set...
Was working as a Plumbers Mate for about 6 months and got my Level 2 qualification. Enjoyed the job and wanted to make a career of it. Got into some trouble, lost the job and got sentenced to 19 months prison, did 9 months and now released on license. Job I had won't have me back so need to get...
I’m gonna start an adult course at my local college to do plumbing,the only course they offer is City and Guides Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Studies, will that be enough to get my foot in the door? i do have my labourers CSCS card and a few safety courses.
Cheers
Hi all,
Was looking for some advice as I've been looking online for answers but can't seem to find any relevant ones, maybe as there's a couple different aspects to the question I'm asking.
I'm a sole trader, predominantly fitting kitchens & bathrooms, fair bit of call out work for leaks etc...
Hello
I'm looking for an experienced plumber of 5 years in the West Midlands area. I need a plumber that can help me with 2 maintenance and 4 fault finding jobs.
I would be happy to work on my days off free in return for photos and sign off. The lockdown has made it impossible to find entry...
Evening folks.
Please excuse me if this question has been asked but…….
I have currently just finished my lever 2 diploma in plumbing.
I was told that currently the government has scrapped NVQ’s though has, currently not replaced it with anything pending amalgamation with EAL.
SO, as it...
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