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Hi guys. Just about to start a plumbing and wanted to know if anyone heard of Access Training Academy based in Kent but there training facility closest to me is Welwyn?
 
Hi guys. Just about to start a plumbing and wanted to know if anyone heard of Access Training Academy based in Kent but there training facility closest to me is Welwyn?

There is an Access training centre in Edenbridge near Sevenoaks
 
The plumbing course (C&G2 with or without NVQ) has quite a good reputation, unlike the electical one.
 
I'm about to start training with access( Edenbridge). Following ACS to become gas safe registered. The full course will take me around 16 weeks from start to finish including work experience with British gas or others alike.

I've paid approx ÂŁ8,300 for:

Plumb - Mod 1 - Pipework - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 2 - Airing Cupboards - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 3 - Bathroom Fitting - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 4 - Cloakroom & Guttering Installation - BPEC Plumb - Mod 5 - LCS & Framework - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 6 - WRAS - Unvented - BPEC
Gas - Mod 1 - Pipework & Gas Meters
Gas - Mod 2 - Ventilation - Gas Rates - Reg
Gas - Mod 3 - Legislation - Gas Analysers - DSC
Gas - Mod 4 - Gas Appliances Training
ACS - Refresher & Theory Exam
ACS - Practical Assessment

I will post an honest review after the course so everyone can have an honest insight to the training.

-So far so good!


P.s

I do already have 8+ years experience within construction (new build & renovation) so I am familiar with some basic plumbing works etc..
 
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Good luck and if your allowed to take some pics of your work (installs etc) you never know when it comes in handy
 
I'm about to start training with access( Edenbridge). Following ACS to become gas safe registered. The full course will take me around 16 weeks from start to finish including work experience with British gas or others alike.

I've paid approx ÂŁ8,300 for:

Plumb - Mod 1 - Pipework - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 2 - Airing Cupboards - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 3 - Bathroom Fitting - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 4 - Cloakroom & Guttering Installation - BPEC Plumb - Mod 5 - LCS & Framework - BPEC
Plumb - Mod 6 - WRAS - Unvented - BPEC
Gas - Mod 1 - Pipework & Gas Meters
Gas - Mod 2 - Ventilation - Gas Rates - Reg
Gas - Mod 3 - Legislation - Gas Analysers - DSC
Gas - Mod 4 - Gas Appliances Training
ACS - Refresher & Theory Exam
ACS - Practical Assessment

I will post an honest review after the course so everyone can have an honest insight to the training.

-So far so good!


P.s

I do already have 8+ years experience within construction (new build & renovation) so I am familiar with some basic plumbing works etc..


Hello Harry, I am just wondering how the training went as i was thinking for starting with them. Did you get the correct qualification needed ect?
 
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Hello Harry, I am just wondering how the training went as i was thinking for starting with them. Did you get the correct qualification needed ect?


Hello Simon,

So far I have completed the level 2 BPEC plumbing course and can say honestly it is a very good course! It was run over 6 weeks, you have exams every week (I think a total of 10) then you go out to a company (best to to it through them) and work for a period of time. You complete a second portfolio in a work placement to gain your NVQ LVL 2.

Although the course is only 6 weeks, you will learn a hell of a lot, so be prepared for it to take over your entire life lol. You've got to be dedicated!


Right now I'm on my last week of my Logic Gas course. With the Gas you do 4 weeks, then a work placement and second portfolio (a very large one) then you go back to the college for your ACS exams.

The gas course is the most intense and hardest thing I've done to date! There is an insane amount to learn (practically impossible) I've 4 weeks.


Here is a link for the training material you will need to buy for the gas if you undertake (you don't need any for the plumbing):

GAS Domestic Site Guide 2016



Good luck!

P.s it's the best decision I've ever made, I would recommend doing the gas course aswell!

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Hello Harry, I am just wondering how the training went as i was thinking for starting with them. Did you get the correct qualification needed ect?


Hello Simon,

So far I have completed the level 2 BPEC plumbing course and can say honestly it is a very good course! It was run over 6 weeks, you have exams every week (I think a total of 10) then you go out to a company (best to to it through them) and work for a period of time. You complete a second portfolio in a work placement to gain your NVQ LVL 2.

Although the course is only 6 weeks, you will learn a hell of a lot, so be prepared for it to take over your entire life lol. You've got to be dedicated!


Right now I'm on my last week of my Logic Gas course. With the Gas you do 4 weeks, then a work placement and second portfolio (a very large one) then you go back to the college for your ACS exams.

The gas course is the most intense and hardest thing I've done to date! There is an insane amount to learn (practically impossible) I've 4 weeks.


Here is a link for the training material you will need to buy for the gas if you undertake (you don't need any for the plumbing):



GAS Domestic Site Guide 2016

Good luck!

P.s it's the best decision I've ever made, I would recommend doing the gas course aswell!
 
Its does sound very good, when you completed your Plumbing NVQ course did you receive certificates/qualifications that are recognised on the Watersafe approved list and knowledge of water regulations? I know there are several BPEC approved codes but unsure which one the academy teaches you and provides you with.
 
Looking good nice bends and pass overs
 
I haven't actually received any certificates yet. The college takes forever to do anything to be honest. It will probably take 6 months for you/me to receive certificates after completion of course.

Sadly this is their only flaw, pretty unorganised company. But I will receive a BPEC LVL 2 NVQ/ Unvented hot water systems card/WRAS card.

Which will enable you to become water safe.
Just remember to stay in their asses for your paperwork etc. If you can get your 17th edition and Part P thrown in do it.

From what I've seen if you have:

NVQ lvl 2 plumbing
17 edition
Part P
Part L (energy efficiency)
Gas safe

You will be in a good position for work after. Being able to command the most money aswell.
 
Thank you for this info. Thats what i am worried about that its a lot of money and they won't provide the certificates as promised or there is a twist which means its all been a waste of time and counts for nothing.
 
There are multiple students I've personally met that have received their qualifications. Many are repeat students, once you've done one course you want to do them all lol. Think of it as an investment, with the relevant qualifications (I've nearly got) in my area it's ÂŁ250-350 a day. You can earn ÂŁ600-700 a day from boiler swaps/easy installs.

Not sure if your doing it for love of the trade or money but spending ÂŁ8,000 to enable you to earn minimum ÂŁ50k+ (If your good at your job) is a no brainer my friend! Also it's a skill for life!

-wish you all the best
 
Cheers for that, how did your two week placement go did you find that you was able to complete your portfolio? Out of interest who was the placement with?
 
I haven't done my placement yet as I did plumbing and gas back to back. Then I'm going out for both portfolio's then back for my ACS. Will keep you updated but I've heard from other students they've done their portfolio within a few days as the firms have lots of work on.

I'm doing my Gas with Gas Plus, and my plumbing with a small firm called SJ plumbing & Heating.
 
Hi I noticed you have completed your BPEC NVQ IN PLUMBING LEVEL 2 I am currently in the process of doing this however finding the filling out of the folder difficult it's not as straight forward as the training academy initially said. I have completed the 2 weeks placement and done numerous other pointless tasks just to obtain the photo's required. However I don't want to fill it out wrong at all. Do you have and photography of the folder completed not the whole thing of course just so I can get a grasp of it all please
 
Hi I noticed you have completed your BPEC NVQ IN PLUMBING LEVEL 2 I am currently in the process of doing this however finding the filling out of the folder difficult it's not as straight forward as the training academy initially said. I have completed the 2 weeks placement and done numerous other pointless tasks just to obtain the photo's required. However I don't want to fill it out wrong at all. Do you have and photography of the folder completed not the whole thing of course just so I can get a grasp of it all please



To be honest, the placement I had was useless as they did mostly LPG Gas. I still haven't received my diploma and now the college are blaming city and guilds, and asking me to deal with them (city) when I took a bpec qualification and acess training (Kent) was my provider.

I think there is more than meets the eye to this!

I would recommend to AVOID access training academy. It is VERY poorly run and after you complete the course and they fill you with hope. It all seems to become a lot more sinister and harder to obtain your actual qualifications.

I've been fed a load of bullsh*t

AVOID IT!
 
To be honest, the placement I had was useless as they did mostly LPG Gas. I still haven't received my diploma and now the college are blaming city and guilds, and asking me to deal with them (city) when I took a bpec qualification and acess training (Kent) was my provider.

I think there is more than meets the eye to this!

I would recommend to AVOID access training academy. It is VERY poorly run and after you complete the course and they fill you with hope. It all seems to become a lot more sinister and harder to obtain your actual qualifications.

I've been fed a load of bullsh*t

AVOID IT!


Hi there,

Wondering if you have resolved everything yet? Or if we can link up as my other half did his Professional Plumbing Course at the Wales branch at the start of the year and is still awaiting his NVQ2 and they have fed us bullshit after bullshit, blaming C&G, telling us to contact C&G (C&G won't deal with us they say we have to go through Access) etc etc!!!

Thanks
 
Yeah they tried that with me aswell, in all honesty. It's a Rubbish show! Actually receiving your qualifications is a whole new ball game.

I'm surprised the place hasn't been shut down yet!!

By law, they have to provide you with exactly what you've paid for within a reasonable time frame.

I did my research and sent them some legal jargon. They gave me a free course (not exactly what I needed, just wanted my certificates from the first)

Now I don't know where I stand. ÂŁ8,300 down and not a happy chap!
 
They can't just shove you off to city and guilds if you've payed them for a course with certification (as long as you've done ALL you've needed to do to fulfill your side of the contract) and they haven't materialised then tell them to refund you?

Just don't take the free course scam, keep you in the loop forever.

P.s I'm pretty sure they've changed names from "the plumbing academy" "to acess training academies"

To be honest I wish I used able skills!!
 
Yeah they tried that with me aswell, in all honesty. It's a **** show! Actually receiving your qualifications is a whole new ball game.

I'm surprised the place hasn't been shut down yet!!

By law, they have to provide you with exactly what you've paid for within a reasonable time frame.

I did my research and sent them some legal jargon. They gave me a free course (not exactly what I needed, just wanted my certificates from the first)

Now I don't know where I stand. ÂŁ8,300 down and not a happy chap!


They offered a course here too and will transfer NVQ from C&G to BPEC but won't cover the costs such as accomodation etc for another placement! They avoiding the subject of compensation for lost earnings whilst this saga has played out and won't take responsiilty.

Have you actually received your NVQ etc yet?
 
For anyone considering Acess training. DO NOT DO IT!

You will get walked around and Fed bullshit for months if not years whilst the scum bag at the top buys new cars with your hard earned money!
 
They offered a course here too and will transfer NVQ from C&G to BPEC but won't cover the costs such as accomodation etc for another placement! They avoiding the subject of compensation for lost earnings whilst this saga has played out and won't take responsiilty.

Have you actually received your NVQ etc yet?


Only thing I have received is the logic certification for WRAS and Unvented Hot Water Systems.
NVQ is at a future date with no definitive date.

I was told, Apparently the NVQ assessor is away till December ?! (3 months off my bum) probably doesn't exist
 
Only thing I have received is the logic certification for WRAS and Unvented Hot Water Systems.
NVQ is at a future date with no definitive date.

I was told, Apparently the NVQ assessor is away till December ?! (3 months off my bum) probably doesn't exist


OH completed his with an assessor they sent him to in March, since been fed a load of bull with 100 different reasons why it's not gone through!!!!
 
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