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  1. N

    Found a plumbing course but not what I expected?

    Hi all, I posted a question back in 2020 so rather than bringing that thread back up thought I'd start a new one. I've been in a few jobs since I was made redundant back in 2020 but still in IT. I am still thinking my calling is in a trade and Plumbing seems to be the one I'm drawn to the...
  2. T

    Gas safe course portfolio advice

    Hi, I’m looking to retrain as a gas engineer and do a new entrants gas course. I’m a bit concerned by the ‘on-job’ work experience/shadowing, as some course want to charge £1500 to pair you up with a qualified engineer. Some courses don’t offer pairing and suggest you find your own engineer to...
  3. R

    Boiler service/ gas safe course

    Hello, I am looking for an honest opinion please, with my current employment I get a lot of time off, I am considering completing a gas safe course with the view to use my spare time to potter about doing boiler services and that only, am I naive to think it’s that simple? Thanks
  4. S

    Which Level 3 course: Gas? or Plumbing & Heating?

    Hi everyone I'm about to progress from Level 2 C&G to Level 3 (starting in September): I'd always thought i would do the Level 3 Gas, as this was the only course my local college offered, but i've just found out they're now also offering Level 3 Plumbing and Heating. Does anyone have any advice...
  5. B

    Anyone been or going Southampton for course ?

    I’ve been invited on my course through ntc and need someone to stay in Southampton any ideas ?
  6. K

    Water Regs course - pointless?

    I just completed the BPEC water regs course and boy do I find it useless. Perhaps course is not the right term as I had about 1 hr of presentation followed by an hour of exam and that was it. It was an open book exam and the page and line on which the answer was found was written underneath each...
  7. W

    ACS Gas course revision guidance.

    Hello everyone. My first post here, dont know if its in the right area, sorry if its not. Im doing the ACS gas with Access Training, they provide live and recorded seminars for the theory, but i find it difficult to understand, im not blaming them because even in the book (Niceic) its hard to...
  8. K

    Need Genuine Advice about Plumbing and Gas Course - here is my 1 year plan to get into the industry

    Hello Plumbers/Gas Engineers, Excuse if this question has been raised but i am in a slight dilemma and for the past 2 weeks the internet has not really solved this, so I feel i need some real advice from real tradesmen. I am 21 and stuck behind a desk not progressing into a career, I have...
  9. D

    I passed my city and guilds level 3 gas course and need to complete a portfolio to work with my local council

    I passed my city and guilds level 3 gas course and need to complete a portfolio. I have a job waiting for me with my local council, but need to complete this in order to work for them. It has been soooo stressful I've been let down so many times and keep having to tell my job that I have been...
  10. P

    Advice on Which course to do

    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...
  11. J

    19 and doing a plumbing college course

    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
  12. A

    gas course

    I've just started my gas mlp course , I'm starting to doubt whether I will get a job at the end since I would need experience, I know a couple of people that would allow me to work with them after I have finished my course. I'm aiming to be self employed at the end
  13. P

    Private Plumbing (6035 Level 2) course in Surrey/London

    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...
  14. D

    Overpriced OFTEC training course....

    Looking to renew my certs. Noticed there is now an OFTEC training place in Aberdeen near me. dropped them a note asking about availability and price of the 3 day course... £1150... plus vat. HOW MUCH !!! Madness......
  15. L

    Roofing course please

    Morning Does anyone know a good course for roofing. At the moment we use a roofer to do the roof slate when we do a vertical flue but I am changing jobs and will now need to do this myself. Obviously only need a course that covers this if one exists.... Cheers
  16. Jimbob1973

    Which domestic plumbing course for DIY plumbing?

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a plumbing course so I can learn how to undertake DIY domestic plumbing myself? Thanks
  17. G

    looking to change career. is this expensive course is worth the price?

    Hi everyone, I’m so tired my actual job so I’m looking for new challenges and opportunities. I always have been hardworking and open to learn new skills but once I came to England I’ve stopped investing in myself. Don’t know really why but 3 years I doing something what I actually hate...
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  18. T

    Need help with some of my gas engineer course questions?

    I am currently studying to pas as a gas engineer and I have come stuck on some of The modules and can’t seem to find the answers anywhere. Q1. A gas meter can be installed without a mounting bracket or support shelf, only when A1. The supporting pipework either side Is constructed of rigid...
  19. E

    I am looking for help to complete my gas course

    Hi all hope all is well I am 24 with a NVQ L1 & L2 in plumbing, I wanted to further my skills and become gas safe, I have started college and have completed all my theory and practical in class and I have hit a brick wall. I had someone that was gas registered and now has had something come up...
  20. C

    Best Route to Becoming Gas Safe Registered: NVQ Level 2 + Gas Course or Gas Course Only?

    Hello, I've done the C&G Level 2 in Plumbing Studies. I'm currently working as a plumber's mate (part-time). Eventually, I'd like to become Gas Safe registered and work on LPG - at leisure sites and maybe on boats, etc. Any comments or advice on how best to get there? Should I do the Level 2...

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