Hi im Stuart 28 years young, I decided on a career change and enjoyed plumbing after helping out a few plumbers for extra cash. I decided why not do it as a day job! I completed my 6129 and not long finished my 6089 NVQ and now intend on going further into the heating side of things.
I have...
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Can anyone give me some advice on where to start :confused:
I am a 30 year old girl and I'm looking to start a new career in plumbing. I work full time shifts as cabin crew and can't afford to give up work to do a college course, as I work different days/times night school is also a bit tricky...
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Sorry about the title but with all the trainees about, I had to grab everyones attention and stand out somehow!
I am looking for someone who is after a plumbers mate / apprentice /general dog’s body, who can also teach me the tricks of the trade. I attended Colchester Institute college...
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Hello everybody.
I am 23 years old and currently live in east london. I have completed a level 1 plumbing course in college which i know is not much only soldering and fitting a sink (baby stuff). i have worked since the day after my 16th but regret not doing an apprenticeship at the time. I...
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hello,i have just started the 6129 plumbing course and was wondering if there was an online mock assesment out there. i have tried to look but i am not getting anywhere fast and would be gratefull for any help or advice.thanks.
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Afternoon All
Has anyone had, or knows of someone who has successfully released themselves from this contract?
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Trainee Plumber for free in the MIDLANDS (Junction 10 M42)
I have taken the City and Guilds 6129 Plumbing Course Full Time at Burton College, as wish to gain experience within the trade, i am based in Polesworth, just a few mile from Tamworth and Atherstone (Midlands). I have worked with local...
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hello all newby here, just thought i'd post a thread about the negative comments on the 6129 course, i went straight onto the course from school at 16 in 2006 and was told get an apprenticeship i couldnt so completed me level 2 and 3 tech certs and me water regs and unvented h/w early 2009 but...
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Hi,
I'm 46 years old from a sales/retail background. Been doing C&G 6129 L2 at a local college since sept at my own cost. This is a 2 year course but am doing 2 exams at a time to speed things along. I hope to be able to become self employed as soon as I can (who would employ me at my age?)...
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Hi all
I've been reading this forum for a while and it is full of great information and opinions on training courses. This is my first post so take it easy on me! I am looking to do a gas course through the ACS scheme and understand the requirement for on the job experience which is where the...
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Hi all,
Is there any websites which have questions and answers for the C&G 6129 for revision help.
A bit like the swindon massive site which helps electricians.
Thanks in advance
mani
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i know this may be better suited to the qualifications section but im brand new and in desperate need of help.
ok if you was looking to hire a apprentice which would you prefer, a btec level 1 in contruction OR would you prefer someone with a years experiance working with a bathroom fitter...
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Hi guys I live up in Scotland, i work in the oil and gas sector as a mechanic
I am a time served engineer, and do a lot if industrial plumbing on the rig as well as the accommodation plumbing
When i am at home i do a bit of plumbing bathrooms, kitchens, outside tap etc, No heating but i don’t...
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Hi Everyone,
I am about to pay £7000 to get this c&g 6132 qual with acs assesment over a 17 week period with 8-12 weeks working with local company, and rest at the training centre which i have visited and it does look great and the guys are decent (not salesmen). Just wanted to know if anyone...
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hello to everyone on this forum , i need some info, have anyone been to ableskills for some training ....
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Hello all,
Basically, ive recently come to the end of my seasonal contract working as a general maintenance operative on a holiday park, but my main duties were plumbing jobs (running soil pipes, replacing taps, sinks, toilet pans etc.)
I completed the City & Guilds Technical Certificate 6129...
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Hi, i'm new to this forum and am looking for some advice on Plumbing courses, so far i have spoken to a few 'Train4Trade' (with their virtual plumbing software, sounds a bit geeky to me not hands on) and Trade Qualified, who although a bit more expensive offer some good add ons.
Train4Trade...
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