Plumbing/electrics qualifications

[Deleted member 120897]

I did a full scope part-p course maybe 6 years ago

I’m not sure that part p can be offered as a course as part p is a building regulation.

 

[Matt0029]

I really don’t understand why you would want to add electrics. Round here plumbers are like hens teeth ….

I can possibly see things turning more electrical in the future.

 

[Ben-gee]

Drinking, washing and sanitary needs will never be electrical!!?

 

[rpm]

Drinking, washing and sanitary needs will never be electrical!!?

Already are in some cases.

 

[Ben-gee]

Already are in some cases.

Yes unfortunately you are right, i meant they will always need water too so we’ll need plumbers.

However i think i may have just invented a waterless ultrasonic handwasher in my head…

 

[Matt0029]

Drinking, washing and sanitary needs will never be electrical!!?

More the heating side of things that concerns me

 

[Murdoch]

More the heating side of things that concerns me

given that most controls are sold to DIYers , I don’t think there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

 

[Matt0029]

given that most controls are sold to DIYers , I don’t think there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

I mean if they get rid of gas and heat pumps aren't as good as they say. Do you know any plumbers that went on to train in electrics and vice versa?

 

[Murdoch]

I mean if they get rid of gas and heat pumps aren't as good as they say. Do you know any plumbers that went on to train in electrics and vice versa?

no.

but there are few around who meddle and cause problems

 

[Chuck]

It's possible to be qualified both as a plumber and as a sparks but I don't see how it can make financial sense. There are only 24 hours in a day and both trades pay (roughly) the same amount so all you accomplish is increased overheads. More equipment to be bought and calibrated, more CPD to keep up to date, more stock to carry, extra scheme membership fees, etc.

IMO, you'll make more as a specialist than as a jack of all trades.