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monkeywrenchps
Hi all!
I've not so long since finished re-training as a plumber, after deciding to settle down to family life after 10 years working on the rigs. I've just completed an 8 week intensive course and have come away with my C&G qualifications and NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and heating, as well as Water regs, Part L and Legionella qualifications and am setting up my own plumbing business.
I've no training as yet on boilers or gas - money's getting a bit thin after forking out for the course and tools and gear, as well as not having been earning for the last 3 months - but will hopefully do this next year.
I'm pretty clued up on basic plumbing but am a bit mystified when it comes to things like electrics e.g. fitting showers and pumps. The water side of things I have no issue with and I'm pretty happy I can change out basic things like motorised valves but was wondering if there's any advice to be had from the old hands out there? I'm contemplating doing a Part P full scope course but it's extra time and money that I could really do without spending at the moment. That being said, I don't want to have to tell potential customers who call with shower related issues that I'm a bit clueless and they should try somebody else as it's hardly going to make for a good reputation, especially as I'm trying to grow the business.
Any help and advice gratefully received!
I've not so long since finished re-training as a plumber, after deciding to settle down to family life after 10 years working on the rigs. I've just completed an 8 week intensive course and have come away with my C&G qualifications and NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and heating, as well as Water regs, Part L and Legionella qualifications and am setting up my own plumbing business.
I've no training as yet on boilers or gas - money's getting a bit thin after forking out for the course and tools and gear, as well as not having been earning for the last 3 months - but will hopefully do this next year.
I'm pretty clued up on basic plumbing but am a bit mystified when it comes to things like electrics e.g. fitting showers and pumps. The water side of things I have no issue with and I'm pretty happy I can change out basic things like motorised valves but was wondering if there's any advice to be had from the old hands out there? I'm contemplating doing a Part P full scope course but it's extra time and money that I could really do without spending at the moment. That being said, I don't want to have to tell potential customers who call with shower related issues that I'm a bit clueless and they should try somebody else as it's hardly going to make for a good reputation, especially as I'm trying to grow the business.
Any help and advice gratefully received!