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Was working as a Plumbers Mate for about 6 months and got my Level 2 qualification. Enjoyed the job and wanted to make a career of it. Got into...
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Replacing kitchen faucet for friend who needs to keep cost down. Something from low price range of better makers of domestic faucets, or a...
Over the summer I completed a level 2 diploma in plumbing (City and Guilds 6035) with Able Skills and am now looking to complete the NVQ level 2...
I have just completed my training with Scots Gas Training based in Stirling so I thought I would leave a review for anyone who may be considering...
I want to start working on the gas side of plumbing and heating. I am a sole trader working with plumbing and heating and have the NVQ level 2.I...
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I'm looking for an experienced plumber of 5 years in the West Midlands area. I need a plumber that can help me with 2 maintenance and 4...
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I am currently in the forces looking to leave in the next year or so. i have a level 3 apprenticeship in electrical and mechanical...
Hello, I have recently completed a Level 2 Diploma in plumbing and heating (London). I have been applying to many companies but without any luck...
Does anyone know what the Pass grade/Percentage required for passing the in NVQ level 2 plumbing and Heating examinations?
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I just wanted to know this before potentially starting an NVQ level 2 in Plumbing and Heating next year or so because I might find it difficult to...
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I was curious about how many tasks you lot did to pass your portfolio in NVQ level 2 P&H. Thanks.
Hi. I am looking for a company to help me complete my gas portfolio as close to Norwich as I can. I have scoured the internet but can only find...
Evening folks.
Please excuse me if this question has been asked but…….
I have currently just finished my lever 2 diploma in plumbing.
I was...
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I'm about to progress from Level 2 C&G to Level 3 (starting in September):
I'd always thought i would do the Level 3 Gas, as this was...
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I'm looking for an adult course to do the NVQ2 C&G around my current job. Has anyone used or can recommend training providers in my...
Lou and I have just started on a new website slash blog for plumbing courses. There's a bit to go yet but the domain is...
I just completed the BPEC water regs course and boy do I find it useless.
Perhaps course is not the right term as I had about 1 hr of presentation...
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...
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What is criteria for on site assessment and portfolio. Can first and second fix be at same location
Level 2 plumbing apprenticeship prove of work for portfolio. Can first and second fix be at same location . Can prove of work be carried out at...
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I’m desperately searching online but I cannot find any one who offers an NVQ level 3 plumbing diploma.
I am currently enrolled...
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I'm in the process of finishing my level 2 course and want to get started on my portfolio but after asking my theory teacher many times he has...
I am selling my 3-year City& Guilds Accredited NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
I cant complete it due to work commitments.
Provider...
Hello to all,
Thanks in advance to any help or comments you can offer me.
I’m a 29 year old lad who has been working in a small firm, mainly...
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I done level 2 and level plumbing courses at college a couples years ago but never done an apprenticeship after and went into a different line...
It is really difficult to choose which is best dual shower head? I have found Ana Bath SS5450CBN and AquaStorm 1440. Can any one tell me? Which is...
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Trying to reach out to plumbers in nottingham but advice from anywhere in the country would be much appreciated. I’m out of a job...
Hello. I have been working within the plumbing industry for around 8 years, since I completed my 6129 course at college. I have mainly been...
Been stuck abroad for a year now. Still stuck abroad. Italian red tape is, as they say, 'something else'. I used to think regulation was about...
Good afternoon, before I start I appreciate I may be on a hiding to nothing here but here goes. I spent time working as a tradesman with my Dad...
Evening all,
I am considering retraining and like a few on here I am in my 30s and currently working full time, four days a week.
I read a bit...
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I'm currently working as a fire and security install engineer, primary working on construction sites for commercial places in London. I'm...
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John here from norfolk.
I'm looking to change career after 20 years in hospitality.
Stressful way to make a living & I've lost...
Hi, I’m a 26 year old male who currently is working as a water hygiene engineer. and I’ve just paid £2000 to start my level 2 plumbing diploma in...
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Was looking for some advice as I've been looking online for answers but can't seem to find any relevant ones, maybe as there's a couple...
I’m gonna start an adult course at my local college to do plumbing,the only course they offer is City and Guides Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Studies...
Hello everyone, I hope someone will be able to guide me.
I am 31 and have my level 2 diploma in plumbing and heating, I currently work as a...
Hello i'm currently doing an EAL level 2 diploma in plumbing and heating and i'm looking for some information regarding gaining the nvq in this...
21, Looking at getting into plumbing as a career. What’s the best route?
I was working full time, but I am currently furloughed. I was looking at...
Hey there has anyone signed up to Josef Valentine's (winner of .....that um ... apprentice prog) Trade mastermind yet? I watched his live webinaar...
Hello, could someone talk to me about how hard is it to get work while doing your nvq level 2? How hard is it to find someone willing to take you...
Hi. So i gained a technical certificate 6129 at collage 12 years ago. Gave up on the whole idea because i couldn't find a plumber to take me on to...
hi can start working and learn without having to do any courses or training?
Hi all,
I have a carpenter friend who is very keen to learn and obtain an NVQ in plumbing.
What would you suggest is the best route for him...
Hi everyone.
New to the forum, bit about myself left school straight to college 4 years and completed NVQ level 2&3 and was qualified gas fitter...
Hello all,
I wanted a bit of advice. i have done the level 2 diploma in plumbing and also the nvq 2. I will be completing the level 3 diploma...
what is the minimum and maximum gradients for 100mm (diameter) drains
Wondered if anyone cal shed some light.
so I've been assigned a new internal assessor for my nvq portfolio work. He looked over my original hot...
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Hi I am working towards completing my gas safe training. I am looking to work along side someone in the field in order to gain experience and to...
Has anyone one here trained with this lot and if so have any feedback or advice in general about the training and whether it was worth doing etc...
Been Plumbing a while now, (Im 52). I live in Ireland, spent many years living and working in London. Apart from a few months at Willesden...
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Its look likely I will be made redundant by the end of the year which isn't ideal with a young child. I am interested in becoming a plumber...
Hi I am new to the forum, this is my first post. I apologise if its in the wrong thread and if its been answered.
Can anyone please advise me...
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I have just signed up for ERR training. They say I will get a lvl2 city and guilds and then nvq3. It's part theory by studying at home and...
Hi Guys.
I'm about to start my Gas Foundation course in November.
There is only one concern and it is to find a good mentor to complete a...
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I'm a service engineer but looking to do a Course similar to Baxi's Fault Finding & heating Controls course. The company I work for...
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Thanks in advance, I’m not gas safe registered, but will be doing a G3 course to get my G3 ticket shortly.
After I get my G3 ticket, just...
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First post on here so please go easy on me if possible !
I’m a mature student in my 40s based in the Wrexham/Chester area looking to...
Hi all. Am new to the forum. Some of what I will be discussing has been covered in previous threads but I feel my situation is a bit more unique...
Hello all,
I'm new to the forum and I don't know if this is allowed or has been asked in the past.
I am 31 and for years have been searching...
Surestop have short online courses where you complete a question and answer session after watching a video. After completing the course, you can...
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I am looking for a domestic gas engineer who will let me shadow them around the Merseyside area 2 days per week for approx 12 months. This...
Hi All,
Please go easy on me I'm new here! I have been looking for a gas training provider, so far I have looked at Able Skills, Access Training...
I'm an American plumber trying to get back into it over here in the UK. I went to the local college today and basically I was told they wouldnt...
What subjects should be taught to new plumbing trainees?
The new plumbing qualification is only Level 3 what should they know at the end of the...
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...
Has anyone done the Gledhill G3 Course and if so what was it like? What was involved as I understand the passmark is 100%?
I am looking at starting a Level 3 Diploma Gas course which is one day per week at college and 2-3 days per week with an engineer. This course is...
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I've done the 6035 course and I have a portfolio to fill out to complete the 6189. Unfortunately my assessor isn't much help and I'm not...
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I'm on a gas course but I'm struggling to find someone to help me sign off my portfolio, I'm trying to complete boilers, fires and...
looking at doing a fast track gas course in the Glasgow area and was wondering if there’s any in the Glasgow area that do these course and after...
I know as much as anyone how difficult it is finding a way to gain experience in this industry. My background is fires and fireplaces but I find...
hi i am looking to buy some plumbing books and was womdering what books would be best for a new person starting plumbing city and guilds book or...
Damn, I almost went with these guys...
Customers locked out after firm goes bust
Feel bad for anyone who lost money
There’s so many dodgy...
Hi All,
I am new to this forum, so please accept my apologies if I have not followed any protocol.
Currently I have no knowledge of plumbing...
Hey all,
I just sat my lpg tickets this week. I'm now supposedly fully qualified to work on lpg. It's just that we were given no reference...
Hello Everyone, Just a quick question regarding the level 3, having recently finnished nvq 2.
I am trying to work out if the level 3 nvq is worth...
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I attended college a couple of years ago and came out with a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating. This was after two years of studying...
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I am about to sign up for a plumbing course City & Guilds 6035 level 2 at Access training academy in Welwyn Garden City.
The course is part...
Afternoon everyone,
Currently looking to learn the trade and trying to find the best entry routes in. I will be working full time around this...
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Hi guys. Just about to start a plumbing and wanted to know if anyone heard of Access Training Academy based in Kent but there training facility...
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I am looking at potentially doing a plumbing apprenticeship but there's hardly any available. I was looking specifically at Nottinghamshire and...
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Has anyone worked in Europe? Do you know what you need to provide in order to work as a heating engineer?
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I applied for Plumber study in Hull College. As I have univercity degree of Power in Latvian Agricultural Univercity (heating...
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My name is Bhavin and I am a healthcare professional from SW London. I am thinking about changing careers and starting a Plumbing...
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I'm not sure if anyone can help me but I'm wanting to do my Gas Safe. I'll be able to do my domestic with no problem (I work for...
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I am looking at doing a course with them to train as a gas engineer. I want to know if anyone has used them before? The course advisor sold the...
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Hi guys after some advice, I’m a 28 year old qualified carpenter who has always done plumbing work also. I am now looking to go into plumbing full...
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I have no previous experience in plumbing or any trade, however I am interested in training as a gas safe engineer. I am looking to do the...
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just did this course..
Learned LOADS! So much more confident with breakdowns now and using my meter to test components.
If anyone is thinking...
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currently working as a gas engineer but in the leisure industry so only have a acop none gas safe. I've been doing it 4 years so have some general...
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Hi all, my name is Chris and I have just taken the decision to train part time for a NVQ level 2&3 in plumbing. I'm told the course touches also...
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I'm currently serving in my last 14 months of my RAF career. I am looking to become a Plumber/Heating/Gas engineer and would like to know...
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Has anyone heard of or done a course with tradescourses.co.uk? They say they offer NVQ in plumbing, fasttrack. I'm very sceptical though.
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I'm currently looking at a number of industries for a potential career change. I love plumbing and working with my hands ever since i was...
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I recently passed my NVQ2, and am now working as a self-employed plumber. Business is good, but I keep having to turn down gas work...
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I currently work as gas maintenance man on lake Garda Italy. I'm 32 and wanting to return to the U.K. to buy a house and have a family. I hold a...
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Hi all. My name's leon I'm 44 and I currently work on the railway. After many years of this I've decided that I want a career change and plumbing...
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Hi I am starting my gas safe in around 6 months and my employer has told me to start taking photos and build up a portfolio ready for when I...
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Does anyone know any places that do the advanced learner loan for Gas?
I can only see colleges and these look like they are 2 years full time, I...
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