Hi Guys,
Haven't been around for a while due to practicals but with regards to 6129 - it is due to be replaced by the diploma in September but anyone still on 6129 will be able to finish - no worries. When i asked the tutors they did not seem to think that anything would change from what we...
Hi i,m steven 39 years old , i have recently completed level2 6129 . I want to do level3 so i am wondering if anyone has any positive suggestions about where to do level3?
Hi Everyone, Just signed up to the forum.....been checking the threads for a while now (while deciding whether to take the plunge into the plumbing world!). Have decided to go for it, I'm 34 with a family and know its not going to be easy, but have been thinking of it for a while and if I dont...
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Hello to all, this is my 1st post and hopefully i will get some helpful info. I am looking at a career change and have been looking on the net to become a plumber. There are so many companies that offer training and they are all so different, both in what they offer and the price !! I have...
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hi guys and gals,
Relatively late to the sport of plumbing but have recently finished a part time 2 year course (Tec.Cert. 6129) and hopefully looking to getting taken on as an apprentice/trainee.
Joined this forum to make friends,stay humble, and learn bits and pieces from people so that...
hello peeps,
just registered with this site i found by accident,
So all good stuff really,
Little about me:
started as an adult trainee 5 months ago with a good reputable plumbing firm after doing 2 years in college, Levels 2 and 3 tech certs 6129, and enjoying it. ( should have done it...
Hello
Im 23 years old and now coming to the end of a two year City & Guilds 6129 plumbing course which i have funded myself. After three years of applying previously and during the course im just having no luck in finding an employer which is willing to take me on (recession!). Im at a stage...
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I have joined the forum in the hope that I can get help in becoming a plumber. I am 51yrs old, retired, having done 30 yrs in the Police force. I want to become a plumber and ultimately work for myself. My problem is that now the 6129 is to be replaced by the new diploma I need to be employed in...
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if you have 6129 from OLCI or other training centre and go self employed before completing the NVQ side.. can you complete the NVQ asessments as self employed or do you have to be working for an experienced plumber?
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Hi all,
I am new to posting in forums, but I could really do with some advice so here goes.
I have been looking in to some of the training courses to become a plumber, my first question is, are there jobs out there for a female plumber? And if so who are the best people to train with. Have...
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With the 6129 qualification being stopped this summer :eek: (so we are told?) and replaced with a diploma that requires people to be employed as a plumber such as in the old style aprenticeships. How do you suppose this will affect
1 - The whole plumbing and gas sector
2 - The new people...
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Hi, I am a city & guilds qualified plumber levels 2 & 3 and I have considerable experience of gas work and i am looking for a Gas Safe engineer to do my portfolio with, is there anyone out there in the Suffolk area that is willing to help me, I have tried all my local gas engineers but none are...
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Hi,
I'm 25 and a journalism graduate from Walhamstow in east London. I'm quite keen to go into plumbing due to the potential money and it just seems like an interesting career.
I feel the best way to do so is through a college rather then a quick course.
I'm concerned about the length of...
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Hi,
Im thinking of doing a part time C&G 6132 Level 2 Gas course at my local college in September.Would it be better doing the Plumbing 6129 Tech Cert first as im looking to going self-employed in the future.
Is there more work and money to be made in the gas sector...
Any views on this...
Andy T
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firstly let me say hello, im a newb here
i know there is a post like this below but my circumstances are a bit different.
this might be a long post so thanks for looking and any help and advice is very welcome.
i am 25 years old. i currently work as a structural engineer (3 years), designing...
sandy
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Hi,
I wonder if anybody can give me proper guidance on plumbing course.Presently I am working as a painter and decorator and looking to jump into the plumbing field.I have looked around 4-5 plumbing institutes but not able to decide from where to do the course.Some are offering 6129 level 2/3...
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Hiya,
I am new here and was wondering if I could kindly borrow your experience please?
I am not trying to advertise in any way here, but just to work out if something is a possibility, so I will have to limit the details so I don't get accused of anything!
I recently had a discussion with...
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