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Samo
I'm not great at thease forums but i'll give it ago.
I'm 38, Married, two huge drains on income, +morguage, (so like alot of people).
I have been thinking of a careere change and becoming a plumber for about the last 5 years,(but going self employed i found a bit daunting), however, having been made redundant at christmas after 17 years in the last job has mad me decide nows the time.
I'm currently about 2/3rds of the way through C&G 6129 and going on to NVQ Level2, and then to Level 3 hopefully with the Train 4 Trade skills, but the redundency money will only last a few months, how do you get a start in the trade ? Is it a case of go around the local plumbers and ask if they want a mate/apprentice, (are all you experienced plumbers approachable like that). I do want to do what is right (ie i want to make it work, and up and above board), but i do want to start working again,(the last few months studying hard) but i learn better on the job, (books never replace practical experience) .
Any advice, tips would be greatfully received, I have read some of the posts on hear (other people in simelar situations) and the talk about the C&G 6129 got me a bit worried as to wether i'm going the right way?. But the general encouragement thats being given is great (and the reason I joined).
Anyhow I feel like I'm rambling now so I'll say thanks and cheers, Sam.
I'm 38, Married, two huge drains on income, +morguage, (so like alot of people).
I have been thinking of a careere change and becoming a plumber for about the last 5 years,(but going self employed i found a bit daunting), however, having been made redundant at christmas after 17 years in the last job has mad me decide nows the time.
I'm currently about 2/3rds of the way through C&G 6129 and going on to NVQ Level2, and then to Level 3 hopefully with the Train 4 Trade skills, but the redundency money will only last a few months, how do you get a start in the trade ? Is it a case of go around the local plumbers and ask if they want a mate/apprentice, (are all you experienced plumbers approachable like that). I do want to do what is right (ie i want to make it work, and up and above board), but i do want to start working again,(the last few months studying hard) but i learn better on the job, (books never replace practical experience) .
Any advice, tips would be greatfully received, I have read some of the posts on hear (other people in simelar situations) and the talk about the C&G 6129 got me a bit worried as to wether i'm going the right way?. But the general encouragement thats being given is great (and the reason I joined).
Anyhow I feel like I'm rambling now so I'll say thanks and cheers, Sam.
