New to the forum, looking to train to become a plumber.

brighty · Dec 4, 2013

Hi all,

As per the title really, looking to begin training to become a plumber.

Just wondering if I've left it a bit late as i've been told you cant be an apprentice after the age of 25, (i'm 23 now) No idea if that's true or not.

I've found a local college that does night courses once a week, City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Plumbing Studies
(Domestic) Would this be the best place to start?

I'm currently working full time as a delivery driver to pay the bills.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 🙂

Whl4852 · Dec 4, 2013

go for it, i start by doing a six week evening course, loved it. i only started it so i could do bits of basic plumbing, then did the full level 2, then nvq, the lot. no regrets. Just maybe go with somebody for a few days to see if its your thing. Welcome to the forum, some good guys on hear giving good advice.

PlumbBobBob · Dec 4, 2013

welcome to the forums. as whl said see if you can get a plumber to take you round for a few days, you will get the feel for whether you like it or not.