http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/ Chat about the plumbing training and plumbing courses available to you. 10 posts required to post in this forum en Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:31:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/ http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12596-plumbing-training-centers.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:45:59 GMT Hi Everyone This is my first ever blog on this forum, can one please tell me if these plumbing and gas central heating training centers do anyone a... Hi Everyone
This is my first ever blog on this forum, can one please tell me if these plumbing and gas central heating training centers do anyone a good deed.
So far I have not read any good comments on them . Sales people talk fanatastic about the training aspects, and promise to put you on placements to achieve your Gas Safe certification after working for few months on site with engineers of your choice.
Can anyone please advise me on this forth coming course I am planning to go on?
Thanks
]]> Plumbing Courses ash2051 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12596-plumbing-training-centers.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12559-course.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:48:39 GMT Hi I am wanting to get trained as a plumber, (as fast as possible!) and go one to start my own business...I have been told to do the Certificate... Hi

I am wanting to get trained as a plumber, (as fast as possible!) and go one to start my own business...I have been told to do the Certificate in Plumbing then the NVQ 2, I have rang the collages and they say they are not doing the adult courses this year due to funding...and to go to a private training centre....but which one..there are so many!? Any help would be great! Im in the east midlands area...(aged 26).

Thank you

J ]]> Plumbing Courses xxcaggyxx http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12559-course.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12555-train-4-trade-skills-again.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:36:16 GMT Hi everyone, I know there have been a few threads on t4ts, however I have recently signed with them and feel that I am a slightly different case... Hi everyone,

I know there have been a few threads on t4ts, however I have recently signed with them and feel that I am a slightly different case to most of their other students. I am currently a self employed sparks and looking to expand my business. My question is wether I can be trained to an adequate standard?
Obviously my reputation is essential to me and I won't be doing any bodges or work I'm unsure of. I feel that as a sparks with 11 years experience, I stand a much better chance than most as I already have a lot of the practical skills needed, a tradesmans approach to the work environment, a working knowledge of building regs, not to mention working alongside plumbers everyday. I even have access to work experience through a plumber I regularly use (though unpaid).
TBH the recognition of the qualifications are not as important to me as being competently able to do the work, as I will never be applying for plumbers jobs. I also understand that this course will not make me a quality plumber overnight as part p electrical courses have shown in my game.
I have so many avenues for plumbing work through my existing customer base, I honestly belieive I could double my yearly turnover, so would love this to work out. I would love to hear other peoples opinions.
Thanks ]]> Plumbing Courses msec http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12555-train-4-trade-skills-again.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12133-apprentice-wages-companies-discretion.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:35:23 GMT Say you do your 2 years, gain NVQ 2 - WHEN should your company increase your rate to that of a qualified installer? The date you passed your exam?... Say you do your 2 years, gain NVQ 2 - WHEN should your company increase your rate to that of a qualified installer?

The date you passed your exam?

Whenever they want?

Got apprenticeship Oct 08,
Pay rise Sep 09,
Finished course Jun 2010.

Still on same wedge as Sep 09!! :(

Just I took my final paper in June, which was confirmed a pass on that day, marked by C&G a week later, and I've just got my certs through saying all dates etc.... I'm thinking I should have been on an increased wedge since Jun 2010? ]]> Plumbing Courses Mario, http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/12133-apprentice-wages-companies-discretion.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/11951-help-gaining-nvg2.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:04:21 GMT hi as some of you may know i am doing the train 4 trade skills course to gain my 6129, now ive heard that from december onwards they qualifications... hi
as some of you may know i am doing the train 4 trade skills course to gain my 6129, now ive heard that from december onwards they qualifications are changing so im wanting to aim to get my nvq 2 before december. ive got my final 2 weeks training in a month or so, what i need to know is what jobs do i need to complete and how many jobs do i need to complete for my portfolio for nvq2? so i can arrange to get them done in the 2-3 months before december. going to cost me a fortune paying an nvq accessor to come check my work but its the only way to do it as i work for my self and also work for my old man doing plumbing just kitchens and bathrooms but he is not a qualified plumber.
hope you understand what im trying to say and look forward to your reply
Ben ]]> Plumbing Courses BenC http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/11951-help-gaining-nvg2.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/11893-able-skills.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:35:28 GMT Hello all, As some of you may know I am trying my hardest to get some volunteer hours with plumbers to up my chances of getting into plumbing as... Hello all,

As some of you may know I am trying my hardest to get some volunteer hours with plumbers to up my chances of getting into plumbing as a career, either through an apprenticeship or just buiding up enough experience.

Anyway, all plumbers i have spoke to have said that i should just try and gain as much experience as possible and that will help me, well im thinking of taking a short course to help me become more employable as a volunteer if that makes sense.

Now, this course is not a fast track 6129 and I will not do it and expect a plumber to send me out on his behalf to fit a bathroom nor will i think that i have suddenly become a plumbing machine that can tackle any problem thrown at me.

BUT

Able skills do an intensive basic plumbing and advanced DIY plumbing 5 day course. There is theory involved but they teach a lot of practical skills to make you competent in DIY plumbing such as fitting a bathroom, replacing radiators or fitting trv's etc, pipe bending, soldering and the usual everyday things. Im hoping that if I can at least get to a level where i am confident doing DIY it will show effort to learn and that i am serious, it will also give me a foundation to build on as a volunteer.

Have any of you been on any able skills course and what are they like ? ]]> Plumbing Courses jono1987 http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/11893-able-skills.html http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/11852-btsc.html Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:55:04 GMT Anyone heard of a company called Building Trade Skills based in Manchester - if so any advice? They claim to be able to extend your training and... Anyone heard of a company called Building Trade Skills based in Manchester - if so any advice?

They claim to be able to extend your training and qualifications and get you towards nvq level 2 / 3

Not sure what i should ask - any help please? ]]> Plumbing Courses Jamie Banks http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-courses/11852-btsc.html