What Training Course

[dorset]

There seems to be some confusion about what is the best training course, so if I may I wish to add my opinion.
I would suggest as a minimum City and Guilds 6129 and 6089, which will make you a level 2 qualified plumber.
The 6129 is the centre based training course which will give you an all round knowledge of the plumbing industry, with practical training and assessments covering jointing and bending techniques in copper and low carbon steel, maintenance, sheet lead, rainwater and waste systems and culminating in a bathroom and airing cupboard assessment.
The 6089 is the competancy part of the qualification. This is where you prove to a qualified assessor that you can put your skills into a work place enviroment.
Ideally you should be working for a plumber to complete the 6089 but if you are not it is still possible to complete the 6089. However the assessor has to observe all the criteria required which could present quite a large finacial outlay, that is if you can find a company offering the 6089 willing to undertake the large number of assessments needed to complete.
The City and Guilds have a comprehensive website which will provide you with more in depth information.
I hope this has answered some questions you may have.

 

[Dan]

Plastering course - Plumbing course - Bricklaying course - Dry Lining courses - Carpentry courses - Tiling courses - Electrician Courses - DIY Skills can help in that department mate.

 

[Varley]

Good post dorset

 

[Marcelle]

Hi IM INTERESTING IN DOING A PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING AND GAS COURSE WITH ACCESS 2 TRADE CAREERS

OCN 116786 Level 2 Accredited Domestic Plumbing Installation Programme
BPEC Water (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
City & Guilds 6128-01 Level 2 Technical Certificate in Heating and Ventilation
BPEC Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems
BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation Certificate


THEY OFFER THE 6128 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO. IM ALSO REALLLY CONCERNED THAT ILL NEED TO FIND A PLUMBING JOB BEFORE I FINISH TO ENABLE ME TO ACTUALLY COMPLETE THE COURSE OR DO YOU KNOW IF I WILL BE ABLE TO DO ALL NECESSARY TRAINING AND BE COMPLETELY QUALIFIED AND ABLE TO FIND WORK AFTER IVE QUAILFIED...


ALSO IM READING ALOT ABOUT COMPANYS NOT TOUCHING PPL HOW HAVE DONE THESE FAST TRACK COURSES

ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

MARCELLE