Gas and Plumbing Engineer in Birmingham area?

[macka09]

I actually work for a tile distribution centre so I know tiling isn't the root I wanna go down. How can this industry be such a bad one to get involved with considering gas men and plumbers will always be needed. The hardest part about starting a new career is the opportunity to show your worth first.

 

[hammers4spanner]

Lame plumber and armyash are both late starters and both doing ok however the majority fail thats what you need to consider

 

[deandive]

I went down the gas route and not the plumbing, via one of the commercial colleges. I did it like that as I could earn decent money straight away, I needed to, mortgages, car loans etc dont pay themselves. Id love to have an NVQ 2 in plumbing to supplement my Gas qualifications however, to the point of considering enrolling in college now to do it in retrospect. I think if you have the money and can afford it from a lifestyle/commitments point of view you should look at the plumbing first. I didnt and I do kind of regret it, Im doing well at the Gas though so it can be done if thats what your mind is set on.

 

[TerryWaite]

Good luck to you mate I really hope you have success, whatever you end up doing, maybe plumbing IS for you, but there are a lot of plumbers out there who really dislike thier job and would do anything to get out of it, at least if you spend a fortune and fail, you have been warned that it is really tough out there.

 

[julesverne]

i'm a late starter at 36 now 41. what i would say is if you dont come from a mechanical or fault finding background your not gonna find it easy at all. i was a maintenance engineer in a foundry so a lot of my skills i could relate to plumbing and heating. also the fast track course will teach you how to work on gas safely not how how to repair or install or run pipes here or there. i also had to set up on my own they will all see you as competition Luckily it worked for me out of the 12 twelve that did the course over half never did their ACS kerching for the training centre
in all honesty i think you will struggle

 

[macka09]

Just a little update. Just recently I have decided to go on an NVQ level 2 in plumbing and heating and if all goes well I will pay for the gas qualifications at a later date. I have been advised that plumbing and heating would be more beneficial to gain employment than a quick fix course. It's not with a quick pass company company its with a college. I have a pal who works for the local council who is gonna take me on jobs to help build up my experience. I have recently installed a bathroom suite but only in my own home so it all helps. If any local chaps have any work available I am more than willing.