Am I too old for a career as a plumber?

[REDSAW]

i did my full part p a few years ago

i wouldnt trust myself to wire a plug!!!

how long did it take fuzz?.
i have 2 years in electrical but no quallys, classed as 'improver'.

 

[fuzzy]

how long did it take fuzz?.
i have 2 years in electrical but no quallys, classed as 'improver'.

i did a one week course 8.30am - 7pm and then went back for assessments. I enjoyed it, alot of hard work but gor through. prob is i havnt done any of it since so would probably need to do the training again. i got my cert though, maybe ill just go out and practice on peoples houses and stuff🙄

 

[Jamie Banks]

Never too old to do what you want to do - however you need to be passionate about your intended move as then it does not seem like work more enjoyment

 

[kirkgas]

Never too old to do what you want to do - however you need to be passionate about your intended move as then it does not seem like work more enjoyment

this is an excellent comment, i work in a college and meet plenty people who are joining the trade "just" to make money, of course we need to earn, and so we should, but it cant be just about money, you have to enjoy it to input the effort to succeed, but too many people are getting their heads turned about being able to earn £40-50k per year, it wont happen for many many years, but if you are interested in joining an honest hard working trade and making the most of it whilst looking after your customers go for it, work hard and fair, be concientious and hopefully all will be well

 

[Jamie Banks]

Totally agree with above - think the main thing as stated is to build up a reputation for being a good worker for a good price - value for work

 

[fuzzy]

Theres always a cost though, if your willing to pay out 3/4/ or even 5 k then go for it

the 6129 is not classed as a full qual