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The career is an individual's metaphorical "journey" through learning, work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define career and the term is used in a variety of ways.

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  1. F

    New Career - Gas Safe

    Hi, need your honest views if you would be so kind. I’m 48 and work for the NHS (office based) and earn 44k a year. Ive been do fustrated and fed up in my work for so long that I’ve enrolled to do my gas safe and become an engineer. I know it’s hard work but I’m really excited and I’d love to...
  2. M

    Advice on Italian Qualifications in the UK

    Hi, my nephew (18 yrs) has completed an apprenticeship as a plumber/gas engineer in Italy and is fully qualified with a couple of years experience assisting an established plumber/engineer as part of his course. He would like to come and work in the UK as he is struggling to find work and he...
  3. R

    Career Change - Gas and Heating

    Hi everyone, I’m after some advice. I would like to make the move into gas and heating engineering. Currently I’m looking at the routes available and think that going through a training centre would be most suitable for me. Some background: I’m a junior structural engineer and have spent...
  4. B

    Career change need help

    Hi all, I’m currently 28 years old I currently work two jobs Special needs teaching assistant and support worker (not valued) have no experience within the plumbing industry. But this is a career I want to do, any guidance or advice? Thanks!
  5. Dave Abe

    Possible Career? Advice welcomed

    So err Hi 👋. Names Dave and I’m a banker (yeah feel free to mock). Always felt in the wrong type of career. Looking to change and gas career looks fairly well paid, of course pending experience and skills. There are a million companies offering courses fast track etc. but if I can cope with a...
  6. K

    Need Genuine Advice about Plumbing and Gas Course - here is my 1 year plan to get into the industry

    Hello Plumbers/Gas Engineers, Excuse if this question has been raised but i am in a slight dilemma and for the past 2 weeks the internet has not really solved this, so I feel i need some real advice from real tradesmen. I am 21 and stuck behind a desk not progressing into a career, I have...
    • ke1999
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    • about advice america career course gas gas course industry plumbing plumbing courses usa year
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    • Forum: USA
  7. F

    Plumbing - Career change

    Hi, I'm 45years old and looking for a career change. Looking at part time college course from September and specifically the City and guilds level 2 plumbing. Can I work as a domestic plumber with this and gain employment on a half decent salary or as plumbers mate even? Thanks Freddie
    • Freddie75
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    • america career change plumbing usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  8. S

    29 years old and looking for a career change - any advice is welcome

    I currently work in an office job on mid 20's salary and hate being chained to the desk. Looking for a career change to become a gas and heating engineer. I have came across various courses which offer retraining such as the below...
  9. R

    Career change or not

    I've been looking at a career change into becoming a gas engineer. I have no previous experience and was looking into going to a training school on a weekend. has anyone been to one of these and successfully gained employment afterwards? I've spoken to a few companies who aren't keen on this as...
    • Rob555
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    • america career change usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  10. J

    I am not a plumber but need some career advice

    My dad is 51 and a self employed plumber, doing most things like bathroom fittings, boiler installation and services amongst many other things. He had problems with some nerves in his arms so had to have an op, which the surgeon botched and now his nerves to his triceps don't work, so whilst he...
    • jameshowe1
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    • advice america career plumber usa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: USA
  11. I

    Is commercial plumbing a good move for a level 2 plumbing & heating diploma trained adult going through a career change?

    I am currently going through a career change to be a plumbing and heating engineer. I have completed a year long plumbing and heating diploma level 2 at college and have signed up with a assessor at the college. It has been hard to find a placement as most plumbers either don't want the...
    • Illuminate
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    • america career central heating system change commercial commercial plumbing diploma going heating level level 2 move plumbing through usa
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: USA
  12. L

    Advice for career change

    Hi all, Apologies in advance because you have probably read this question hundreds of times on this forum, but please if you could spare me a little advice I would be very grateful. I've worked in a busy factory since I was 18 (now 29) and I have saved up enough money to complete a course to...
    • lmill91
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    • advice america career change usa
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: USA
  13. G

    looking to change career. is this expensive course is worth the price?

    Hi everyone, I’m so tired my actual job so I’m looking for new challenges and opportunities. I always have been hardworking and open to learn new skills but once I came to England I’ve stopped investing in myself. Don’t know really why but 3 years I doing something what I actually hate...
    • grzkar1733
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    • career change course expensive looking price worth
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Gas Engineers Forum
  14. M

    Plumber/gas engineers advancing career

    Bar going self employed how can a plumber/gas engineer advance his career? Any further qualifications/degrees that could lead to advancing ones career in an area linked to plumbing or gas. Thanks.
  15. M

    Has anyone heard about New Trades Career?

    Hi there everyone. After having been made redundant in January this year I am looking for a change of career, I stumble upon this New Trades Career place and it looks OK I guess, to be honest to good to be true, has anyone have any feedback about them? Has anyone been to their courses and...
  16. DTSconstruction

    CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Experienced plumbing/heating engineer in SE England

    Experienced Plumbing & Heating Engineer Established in 2013, DTS Construction Solutions offer a 24-hour emergency call out service for home owners and insurance companies. We are looking for a new plumber to join our team. DTS Construction Solutions not only offers heating, plumbing and...
  17. M

    CNC Engineer looking to change career.

    Hi all just signed up today, as the title says I’m currently a CNC engineer and have been for 6 years now but I’ve realised it’s not for me. Been trying to get myself into the plumbing/gas industry for the past 6/7 months but struggling to find a open door. I’m 24 years old a live in the NW in...
  18. K

    Career advice needed

    Good evening all, I've been looking into a career now for sometime, I initially had three options, one being a carpentry course, a plumbing course and the other body shop repair. The first and latter have been ruled out mainly because I am a 34 year old male with financial commitments so need...
  19. P

    New Trades Career Training Centre - Experience

    I have just had the most fantastic week at the training centre. The tutors were really helpful and have such great knowledge. I cannot recommend this training enough. Totally awesome experience.
  20. P

    From Military to Gas Engineer? Is this a good Career choice?

    After 9 years of service I’ve decided to leave the Army. I’m currently a Weapon Systems Engineer and looking for a completed change. So I’m interested in becoming a Gas Engineer. The choice of “Fast Track” courses is overwhelming, with all sorts of different qualifications and work placements...
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