6129 certificate - Plumbing Forum | Plumbers Forums

russlufc · 26-08-2008

Afternoon lads im starting my certificate in a couple of weeks i was wondering when is the best time to contact a plumber for me to start doing a couple of days work for my portfolio any time now or in a few months cheers

fuzzy · 31-08-2008

you dont need a port folio for the 6129

russlufc · 02-09-2008

Thanks for the reply after ive done the course which route do you think i should follow?

johnmcginty · 02-09-2008

If you are over 19 mate you will probably not get a job at all, minimum standard is nvq lev 2 total minimum. If you are however still a teenager join a plumbing and gas company and get them to pay for your training.

cheets · 22-09-2008

I have just started this course and I have to build up a portfolio from the workshop and take 12 exams and need to undertake some work on site to gain the NVQ certificate.

I am 25 don't understand why people are saying you wont be able to get or help from qualified plumbers, I know a family friend who would provide me with the help, I will expect to work for free and the experience will be my reward.

fuzzy · 22-09-2008

its more of a task manual on the 6129 than a port folio, goo dluck i hope you enjoy it. just dont build up your hopes too much

cheets · 22-09-2008

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Originally Posted by fuzzy

its more of a task manual on the 6129 than a port folio, goo dluck i hope you enjoy it. just dont build up your hopes too much

I am not, at the end of the day if I come out of it with any type of job in plumbing it will be a result and if I dont I can always go back to working in a dead end job. I didn't want to regret the chance of being able to go back to college at my age rather than look back when I am older and regret it.