new career skills or train 4 trade skills

[Becky]

Yes exactly it really is my fella done it for years self employed with his mate who is q electrician and plumber plus works has a handyman doing the basics now he knows most of it just wants the papers he is on the modules too ATM if u get the experience in by having hands on experience like yourself you will obviously be more experienced and confident you just have to make the most of it don't u, good luck mate

 

[transvia]

Hi there, i hope this reply will help some new comers who are considering courses with Train4Trade. I totally agree with themyth3, they just send the sales person who got no interest in you, just their commission. I learned the hard way....and I regreted ever since. Few months ago, I lost my job...and claimed for PPI ( which they said is included with the price of the course, yeah yeah..what a gimmick ) so after more than 30 days of applying, the installment payment is still not made...so today I was told that, they will take 30 days to process the application and I will not get paid for that month...what a bunch of rubbish.....honestly, don't be hasty but join the college course which is cheaper. It will take bit longer, but it will be all legit.

So be aware guys....I am in debt cos of this course and I am really peeved off with this company....misleading....

final words: Be careful about that salesman......( I genuinely thought he was one of the tutor damn )

 

[fuzzy]

how much was the course?

 

[transvia]

how much was the course?

It was 5K for the Advance course. I think I will remember this mistake for the whole life....

 

[Paul Cockhill]

Hi

Having read some of the comments, I feel I am qualified to reply. I have trained with New Career Skills and although the course is quite expensive, I found them good and knowledgeable and they gave me the confidence to start out on my own.

This is a new career for me so taking 2 or three years in college was not an option, as I needed to learn along side my full time work. However with the job market as it is and having been made redundant twice in 5 years, I am really pleased I took the course and now am starting to get regular plumbing work.

If I was just our of school, I would go to college and learn that way and hopefully get an apprenticeship. However if you are already working and can commit to the distance learning, then it is not a bad way to go. It is not cheap but I cannot see another option. I have also done a couple of evening courses at local colleges, but found them a waste of time, as 3 hours a week is not enough time to get anything done.

New career skills are expensive but I found their tutors knowledgeable and professional and they want to help you when you finish the course. In fact I am taking one of their students for a weeks job experience next week.

The hardest thing is trying to get experience as most plumbers do not want to
take on a novice, understandably.

Hope I have been helpful

Paul

 

[wiggy21]

It certainly is wise if you do not need to earn a living for your family / mortgage or whatever.

I chose distance learning as I have to earn a certain amount or my wife and two kids will be enjoying a permanent holiday under the bridge. It's not ideal, but for people with resposibilities, distance learning is good.

They do charge alot, I suppose. Which does suck. But if I want to be a plumber, what other choice do I have?

Hi there,

I'm in the same boat family to support and could afford to live of apprenticeship even if I got excepted, how did you get on with your course? Who did you do it with? What stage you at now?

Thanks

 

[wiggy21]

Hi

Having read some of the comments, I feel I am qualified to reply. I have trained with New Career Skills and although the course is quite expensive, I found them good and knowledgeable and they gave me the confidence to start out on my own.

This is a new career for me so taking 2 or three years in college was not an option, as I needed to learn along side my full time work. However with the job market as it is and having been made redundant twice in 5 years, I am really pleased I took the course and now am starting to get regular plumbing work.

If I was just our of school, I would go to college and learn that way and hopefully get an apprenticeship. However if you are already working and can commit to the distance learning, then it is not a bad way to go. It is not cheap but I cannot see another option. I have also done a couple of evening courses at local colleges, but found them a waste of time, as 3 hours a week is not enough time to get anything done.

New career skills are expensive but I found their tutors knowledgeable and professional and they want to help you when you finish the course. In fact I am taking one of their students for a weeks job experience next week.

The hardest thing is trying to get experience as most plumbers do not want to
take on a novice, understandably.

Hope I have been helpful

Paul

Hi

Which centre did you do the course at? I think they have 2, been looking at there 1 in Doncaster.

Do you help you set up your own business like they say on website? How long did course take and cost?

Thanks

 

[Dan]

Just bumping this to bring all contributors to the attention of all the threads we have on our forums about Train 4 Trade Skills.

There have been A LOT of people who feel they have been missold courses by Train 4 Trade Skills. Many taking legal action.

Please see this for electrical course threads on our sparky forum: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=t..._cp.r_qf.&fp=37fc7606ff53045&biw=1500&bih=958
This for plumbing course threads on our plumbing forum: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=t..._cp.r_qf.&fp=37fc7606ff53045&biw=1500&bih=958