How much training necessary before being able to work?

[Kerry_Dee]

Sorry if this is a basic question but I'm about to start level 1 plumbing. I intend to do level 2 and level 3 after that. Am I right in assuming after level 3 i can start to look for work?

 

[Masood]

Ideally you should look for work right now, so that your practical, hands-on skill and experience grows alongside the theory you'll learn at college. Have you tried looking for an apprenticeship?

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Are you talking NVQ Kerry?

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

A good bet would be to get on with a firm so you can shadow somebody.

 

[Kerry_Dee]

Ideally you should look for work right now, so that your practical, hands-on skill and experience grows alongside the theory you'll learn at college. Have you tried looking for an apprenticeship?

Would I even know what to do or be of any help? I have a firm that are probably going to allow me to shadow

Are you talking NVQ Kerry?

No a diploma

A good bet would be to get on with a firm so you can shadow somebody.

I have almost got this lined up

 

[Kerry_Dee]

Are diplomas not a good way to get into the biz as opposed to apprenticeships?

 

[Masood]

Would I even know what to do or be of any help? I have a firm that are probably going to allow me to shadow

Initially you'll be useful as an extra pair of hands to fetch and carry, sweep up, hold things. You'll learn far more than you realise just by watching and listening. You'll be asked to do small jobs and so your knowledge will increase, along with your usefulness..

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

I would aim for getting on with the firm first, gain experience with then and start to do jobs outside of that within your current capabilities.

 

[Masood]

Are diplomas not a good way to get into the biz as opposed to apprenticeships?

Everybody prefers hands-on experience to bits of paper. If you can go the apprentice route, do so, it's much better. However not everyone can - circumstances vary, so the next best thing is to shadow, help out, even if it's unpaid, until you are useful enough to be worth a wage.

 

[Kerry_Dee]

Thanks a lot for the replies. Noted and much appreciated