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fuzzy · 31-08-2008

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Originally Posted by johnmcginty

Fuzzy , about 90 % of the 6089 can be transferred from the 6129 as I have done myself...some of the other stuff can be done in your own house or mates houses believe it or not like changing taps and simpler jobs you just need photographic evidence. looking back in heinsight I would have probably done the tiling course first as it is a fraction of the cost and actually gets you out there working building up a client base!

No you dont 'transfer' evidence as such. the 6129 is the bulk of the 6089 course but you still need 4 on-site visits, if you read the nvq port folio it shows you that certain things must be assessed on-site. There is quite alot of write ups to do also.

If a photograph looks 'set up' the assessor should be questioning the authenticity of the evidence.

you can do a direct 6089, you would still need to do most of the 6129 but you would only get one cert.

johnmcginty · 31-08-2008

Thanks Fuzzy ,Yes you are right about the photos , I am taking about 15 photos on every job I do from start to finish. I only meant to say "transfered" as I physically did it in about an hour to my 6089 portfolio . You are also right about the write ups though it just reminds me of school homework as it were so not too difficult. However it is I am about 99% sure only two onsite assessments which covers all the work to be signed off, I belive two bathroom suite installation so long as all the pipework is new and first fix replaced , as I had a lecture on exactly how to do it. Any NVQ assessors out there want to input please ?

fuzzy · 01-09-2008

a lad on site did his nvq last year and needed 4 visits, maybe it depends on what they see, i suppose they could say 1 visit was am and one pm?

if your taking 15 photos per job you will well have enough, shouldnt be too much. i got the lad to put in extra witnes statements and drawings, he had a strong PF when finished

wrecked_24_7 · 21-09-2008

Hi Im looking into starting my own plumbing business, but am having problems with the cashflow forecast. With any business , judging possible earnings etc is very difficult, I was wondering wether anyone had done a cashflow forecast of their own, and if possible I could have a look at it, or any info to help me would be great. Obviosuly work isnt going to roll in immediately so I do believe the first months will be quiet , but if there are any educated guess on cashflow forecasts or ANY ANY ANY help of info please please get in touch