Possible Career Change info needed

[Electronurd]

Hi all,

I'm currently looking at a number of industries for a potential career change. I love plumbing and working with my hands ever since i was a kid. Stuck behind a desk these days and would love to know more about plumbing.

If I wanted to get qualified with both water and gas where would I start please? what would i need to search for in local course providers? My fear is going on a course and wasting time getting something that isn't useful.

Any help much appreciated.

 

[townfanjon]

This one comes up regularly on here ...
Try go down the college route rather than the pathetic online type courses that take your money and promise you the world .

 

[Electronurd]

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering which qualification it was to get a foot in the door?

 

[rpm]

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering which qualification it was to get a foot in the door?

The one marked Experience, without that you`re facing an uphill struggle.

 

[townfanjon]

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering which qualification it was to get a foot in the door?

Colleges go down the city and guilds route for college based theory and practical , but you also need the NVQ qualifications to run along side the c and g , the NVQ is more work / site based .