What should I do next?

[Ubaidah]

Hi people, After a two year college course I managed to achieve a level 2 Diploma in Plumbing. However it is not enough to get a job as i still need an NVQ (Professional level). What would be the next best step?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

level 3

 

[Ubaidah]

level 3

I cannot afford lvl 3 at the moment. And iv been told lvl 2 is the minimum.

 

[Ubaidah]

level 3

Lvl 3 is the gas side of plumbing its not mandatory. But yes i know it would look better on my Cv.

 

[Chalked]

You can't complete level two without a year and a day working with someone and completing a work based portfolio.
Have you tried getting a job in the industry?

 

[Ubaidah]

You can't complete level two without a year and a day working with someone and completing a work based portfolio.
Have you tried getting a job in the industry?

No I haven't applied for any plumbing jobs yet. Iv been told my College course is not enough to get any job.

 

[Ubaidah]

You can't complete level two without a year and a day working with someone and completing a work based portfolio.
Have you tried getting a job in the industry?

Would doing some work experience on site be a good idea?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Would doing some work experience on site be a good idea?

Yes or even as a plumbing mate

 

[Ubaidah]

Yes or even as a plumbing mate

Alright man I guess I should start applying. thanks for your advice

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Lvl 3 is the gas side of plumbing its not mandatory. But yes i know it would look better on my Cv.

its not just about gas, you learn about the final few things like unvented cylinders

 

[Ubaidah]

its not just about gas, you learn about the final few things like unvented cylinders

I actually done the first few months of the level 3 course. I learnt alot about cylinders , fitted loads. Then I fell out(bad idea) and got a retail job.