Hi - Advice on beginner plumbing course please

[cosworth*mad]

Hi i'm new to the forum and am looking for some advice.

I am 25 years old, work full time (shift work) and want a career change. I have been considering plumbing for a while now, and feel it would be a job for me....

However i have no experience in the field. I understand you cannot beat on the job experience but i am looking for a course to teach me the basics. I will then work free of charge with a plumber to learn the actual trade...

There are so many course out there - university courses seen cheaper, but i've seen some private companies costing £5000+

What is the best course to attend so my needs? i am very flexible and am not interested in a crash course - part time is ideal as i can do it aroubnd my shifts.

I am based in the south east (reading area) if there is anyone out there who wouldn't mind me tagging along as a dogs body with them i would appreciate it!
cheers

 

[andyg0507]

hi mate and welcome to the forum, firstly in my opinion stay clear of the fast track courses as they tend to just fly through things at such a pace you dont know where you are.

im currently at college studying plumbing at level 1,(right at the start) and even after 3 weeks of being there the stuff ive learnt and taken on board is second to none, so i feel this route is the best as you get time to absorb what your being taught.

As you said you work full time so i would enquire at your local college for 1 night a week courses, not only will you learn much more, the cost of this route is far cheaper than the fast track route.

hope this helps and good luck.

 

[newbie1]

you have to decide early what you want to achieve
i have undertaken at 48 my acs training while still working shifts
and its nearly killed me
working full time then unpaid on days off and then trying to do a bit of ot at work
if youre serious find a plumber first as any course you take will be pointless without the guidance of a pro