fully qualified plumber in two weeks.

[Dannypipe]

Thats cost you some serious money Dormouse. Let me guess, you used to work in IT?

 

[Toddyplumb]

A bit harsh Danny. What is your background Dormouse

 

[Dormouse]

ha ha.... no not quite... I have a background in logistics & recruitment, HGV ADR (Gas cylinders, chemicals & tankers). Factor in that I've had to buy all of my tools & van for the first time, yeah, you could say it cost a few quid!!

 

[fuzzy]

Hi, first post, be gentle....

I am new to the industry & a 'fast tracker', I've just spent the last 8 months doing a Gas ACS, CPA1, Energy Efficiency (Part L) a week at Baxi Main Potterton & days at Vokera, Vaillant, Viessmann, Glow Worm, Honeywell etc. I'm in the process of starting an NVQ2 at college to learn the water side.

Reading the last post regarding the NVQ Level 3, the only thing I'm missing is the water regs, soils & unvented!!

Have I done them the wrong way round?

yes the short courses are competence person schemes not quals as such

 

[Dotty]

Marion lol

As in Marion Robert Morrison?

Better known as John Wayne..........

 

[Dannypipe]

I wasnt being harsh...


Just interested. A lot of the guys I meet that have spent a lot on training and do things properly are ex IT engineers. Just an observation.

I have one working for me right now. He's a good guy.

 

[Dormouse]

do things properly

Thanks, that's reasurring

 

[Toddyplumb]

I knew I should av used a smilie , it was a bit tongue in cheek Danny
THe IT guys I know could pass all the exams but wouldnt know which end of the spanner to use . ......stop it

 

[fuzzy]

i find IT guys are very good at sorting issues with computers and stuff

 

[desrob]

That is what I am doing and it comes with a qaulification otherwise I wouldnt be doing it if was of no value.

ring any of the elec bodies,ask them what you require to sign off minor work in a domestic setting,defined scope and full scope as i said not a qualification and not a requirement ,a knowledge of what your doing and 17th edition wiring regs is what they will ask for.