Re: Thinking of doing a course? Read this 1st
My son (17 years old) has an "offer" from BTSC and we are curently discussing the merits and possible financing of an £4,850 course.
I am keen to help him as he is enthusiastic and genuinely would like to acquire the skills and learn the trade.
However, as a business owner, albeit in a different field (software development) I am questioning the "pot of gold" stories about plumbing bearing in mind the prevailing financial climate (early 2008). The stories from BTSC seem "too good to be true" - guaranteed jobs, £40,000 a year salaries!
I am not denigrating the quality of the courses or the tutional professionalism of the providers but their business is ultimately to sell courses isn't it?
What would be a plumbing professionals advice for a 17-year old starter.
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