supra-lover Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 This is something I really want to do, but never really had the time too look into it, so now I'm out of work I'm thinking I may as well do it if I can, looked at a few sites and I'm looking at 6k plus for a course?? I no way have money like that to spend, do you guys know any other options I could look at cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 My future son-in-law doing one on Acton - couple of grand I think - might be a bit far for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 It's not a good time to be coming into this industry. Many plumbers are now stuck for work with the building industry feeling the full force of this recession. Your best bet if it's what you really want to do is to either go into your local plumbers merchants or phone local plumbers and see if any of them are looking to take on an apprentice. By the time you're qualified the recession will hopefully be over, and your training will be far superior to those that go on these short courses. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 My future son-in-law doing one on Acton - couple of grand I think - might be a bit far for you? Yes just a bit out of my way. There is a college at dartford the courses range from £375 which is just the bare basics, up to the full package which works out to nearly £7000. I really want to do this so I might just start from the beginning and go for the weeks course for £375 and progress from there as it's split up in categories so you can pick & choose what you want to do. It's all interesting stuff I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 do colleges charge aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 It's not a good time to be coming into this industry. Many plumbers are now stuck for work with the building industry feeling the full force of this recession. Your best bet if it's what you really want to do is to either go into your local plumbers merchants or phone local plumbers and see if any of them are looking to take on an apprentice. By the time you're qualified the recession will hopefully be over, and your training will be far superior to those that go on these short courses. Hope this helps. Thanks mate thats an idea, be brilliant if I could manage to be an apprentice, like you say I would learn so much more working with somebody who has been doing it for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 do colleges charge aswell? All the colleges I have looked at don't seem to be running plumbing courses.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 are the courses you get at college really that good to teach you all you need. As i done my refrigeration course and learnt most of stuff through actual work than college i ended up leaving my course as it was pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's not a good time to be coming into this industry. Many plumbers are now stuck for work with the building industry feeling the full force of this recession. quote] That's because their world was full of overcharging cowboys...whingeing on about the Poles coming over and 'taking their jobs' Always room for quality ...Discuss (lights blue touch paper...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's not a good time to be coming into this industry. Many plumbers are now stuck for work with the building industry feeling the full force of this recession. quote] That's because their world was full of overcharging cowboys...whingeing on about the Poles coming over and 'taking their jobs' Always room for quality ...Discuss (lights blue touch paper...) Even made TV shows about 'em. On topic. The Corgi registration is on its way out now, so make sure if you do a course it's tailored to the new standard. Best way is the apprentice way though. Good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 could always try these http://www.theskillscentre.ltd.uk/?from=tv I just saw the advert on tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My girlfriend recently did a plastering and tiling course here. I believe they are also currently doing 3 for 2 ! She thought they were great http://www.buildingskillsacademy.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD83 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi mate, I work for the NICEIC in Chesterfield, we cover gas, electrics, Unvented hot water, Oil courses etc etc. might be able to find you a private centre to go to and they'll have all prices for you for courses and Information. And if your out of work and currently on job seekers they will pay as the course is free me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi mate, I work for the NICEIC in Chesterfield, we cover gas, electrics, Unvented hot water, Oil courses etc etc. might be able to find you a private centre to go to and they'll have all prices for you for courses and Information. And if your out of work and currently on job seekers they will pay as the course is free me thinks That sounds very good mate, any help would be great cheers i'm in essex by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 could always try these http://www.theskillscentre.ltd.uk/?from=tv I just saw the advert on tv This looks a good site mate cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's not a good time to be coming into this industry. Many plumbers are now stuck for work with the building industry feeling the full force of this recession. quote] That's because their world was full of overcharging cowboys...whingeing on about the Poles coming over and 'taking their jobs' Always room for quality ...Discuss (lights blue touch paper...) You're quite right. We don't have many foreign plumbers up here in sunny York, but there are loads or recently 'qualified' plumbers who have been on these short courses. Most of them are out of work now. These courses only touch the surface of the skills required to be a good tradesman, you can't beat the apprenticeship route IMO (and that goes for any trade in any industy I can think of) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 You're quite right. We don't have many foreign plumbers up here in sunny York, but there are loads or recently 'qualified' plumbers who have been on these short courses. Most of them are out of work now. These courses only touch the surface of the skills required to be a good tradesman, you can't beat the apprenticeship route IMO (and that goes for any trade in any industy I can think of) It's a step on the ladder though mate thats all i'm after We all have too start somewhere, I'm willing to learn everything I need to to make me a sh*t hot plumber ha ha I always have my hgv to fall back on to get some money in if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 time is the main one mate , its all nice and easy on a workbench with no other filthy pipework in your way . when i was in the trade so to speak (pipe fabricator )i saw a lot of guys just out from courses last about a week , purely due to not knowing the environment and companys not having the time to train these fellas as they were being employed as tradesmen . so its a long road and i dont think there are short cuts to becoming good , that counts for anything really. my advice see if someone could give you a start helping out , its not rocket science but learning the right way is always better than learning by making mistakes, because they can cost you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It's not a good time to be coming into this industry. Many plumbers are now stuck for work with the building industry feeling the full force of this recession. That's because their world was full of overcharging cowboys...whingeing on about the Poles coming over and 'taking their jobs' That's if the 'Poles' haven't already gone back home now, jumping ship as soon as the going got tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 yes lol laughed at the bus queue to leave the other day. should of been a guy with a big stick saying fuck off back to work youve screwed it up for the locals . only in this country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 time is the main one mate , its all nice and easy on a workbench with no other filthy pipework in your way . when i was in the trade so to speak (pipe fabricator )i saw a lot of guys just out from courses last about a week , purely due to not knowing the environment and companys not having the time to train these fellas as they were being employed as tradesmen . so its a long road and i dont think there are short cuts to becoming good , that counts for anything really. my advice see if someone could give you a start helping out , its not rocket science but learning the right way is always better than learning by making mistakes, because they can cost you . I totally agree with you mate... if you do any kind of course and complete it you can't call yourself a skilled tradesman,all it means is you have some kind of knowledge of what is involved in the work, like you say experience is the key to anything. I plan on working for myself in the long term, so at the beginning I would only take on jobs that I knew I could do with out any problems I'm all for doing things the rite way if I didn't think I could do it i'd leave it. I'm really looking forward too it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 good luck hope it works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I need a trainee tea boy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I need a trainee tea boy?? No worrys mate, when can I start ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 This is something I really want to do, but never really had the time too look into it, so now I'm out of work I'm thinking I may as well do it if I can, looked at a few sites and I'm looking at 6k plus for a course?? I no way have money like that to spend, do you guys know any other options I could look at cheers chris My son is currently doing plumbing at college.. but is starting a CORGI course in the summer.. 6K:O is very extreme to put him on the course has cost me £2500 and he will leave fully qualified (if he makes the effort) .. other options are .. finding someone to work with in the plumbing industry to gain experience and sometimes the course can be payed for by the employer ...under a "training grant" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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