snorkel1234

What course did you do?

fuzzy

C&G craft and advanced craft H&V, worked on commercial plumbing systems since 1989 and then into dom, later got my plumb NVQ on site evidence. did my acops in 1995, acs in 2002 then again last year

jimmy16v

hi guys,sorry not been around for a while,just a little update really getting on really well at college have done 5 exams now these are the new online ones,also done ct9 practical which is a basin and wc done to c+g measurements,also practical lead which i thought was brill,also done guttering and just started steel.none of this you get taught on fast track courses,not just the practical side of things but also alot of theory.
also aword of warning there are a severe lack of plumbing jobs at the mo more so for site work(easier to start plumbing on site) so depending on course and qualification its very hard to get into plumbing at the mo


cheers jimmy

petert83

Hi Jimmy.

I'm presently half way through my training with New Career Skills and I have to disagree with you. The course they intially offer is an OCN Domestic Plumbing qualification which is acredited and follows the same sylabus as 6129 bar lead work. What they do is then offer people the opportunity to do upgrade to C&G 6128 which is a heating and ventialting tech cert and the BPEC Water Regs (although this is already completed as part of the 4 week course).
In terms of prices if you go all out and get the C&G then in terms of price what you are paying is pretty much par for par with other training providers around the country. I certainly think it's not worth doing the Domestic Plumbing cert on it's own as that is pretty expensive and most employers are interested in C&G.
When I was last at the training centre I asked re:6129 as I was somewhat confused as I am taking 6128 but through doing their acredited Domestic Plumbing cert then it's still all recognised when it comes to working towards NVQ2/3 etc.
When you finsish with New Career skills and have achieved your qualifications then they are able to put you in contact with employers in your area. I hope it works out for you whichever path you take and it's sad to hear that you didn't enjoy the experience.

ashleys1

hi there, only just signed up. I'm after goin on a plumbing course just wondeered if anyone new of any decent ones about. Dont want a micky mouse 1 thats all. I know they can be expensive so want to make sure i get recognised qualifications to be able to go out on site and the job. Ash