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ninjastealth187 · 29-02-2008

Hello guys,

New to this forum.

I am after a bit of advice if possible.

I am currently at college studying the City and Guilds 6129 Technical Certificate, in order to go on to the NVQ Level 2 which I have already arranged with a Plumber that I know.

Anyway.....Since then I have been offerred a position that I applied for a long while ago as a Sky Satellite installation engineer.
You are supplied with a van, all tools required to do the job and full training for which you recieve a city and guilds level 2 in digital television and satellite installations.

The average earnings are £23000 per annual.

My question is.....am I likeley to meet £23000 per year as a newley qualafied plumber with a company / self employed?? If not what is a realistic figiure to expect?

I have heard that newly qualified plumbers (nvq l2 standard) are no longer sought after.

I suppose I am asking your opinions on whether to drop out of college to join Sky, or to stick with the plumbing??

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreceated.

If relevant I am a 26 y/o male with a wife and 3 kids all under 5.

Thank you in advance for your help guys / gals!

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ninjastealth187 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8	Plumber Or Sky Engineer?? Hello guys, New to this forum. I am after a bit of advice if possible. I am currently at college studying the City and Guilds 6129 Technical Certificate, in order to go on to the NVQ Level 2 which I have already arranged with a Plumber that I know. Anyway.....Since then I have been offerred a position that I applied for a long while ago as a Sky Satellite installation engineer. You are supplied with a van, all tools required to do the job and full training for which you recieve a city and guilds level 2 in digital television and satellite installations. The average earnings are £23000 per annual. My question is.....am I likeley to meet £23000 per year as a newley qualafied plumber with a company / self employed?? If not what is a realistic figiure to expect? I have heard that newly qualified plumbers (nvq l2 standard) are no longer sought after. I suppose I am asking your opinions on whether to drop out of college to join Sky, or to stick with the plumbing?? Any comments or advice would be greatly appreceated. If relevant I am a 26 y/o male with a wife and 3 kids all under 5. Thank you in advance for your help guys / gals!