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So after working for a year ive decided i need to really think about my future and what career path i want to take. Im thinking of becoming a plumber, i was advised a couple of years ago by most of my family but ignored them as i had other interests at the time. Now i realise that its a very...

I've been told the 6129-2 has now been agreed and is available in a matter of weeks. The information and work booklets should be on the C&G site within 3 to 4 weeks. The level 3 will follow in Feb next year. Although registrations on the old scheme have been extended I think (pretty sure)...

Have always done basic plumbing and usually really enjoy it. I'll be coming back to the UK from abroad in the next few weeks and would now like to take up plumbing as a business. Are there any government funded courses in plumbing please ? Any help much appreciated. Chris

hi as some of you may know i am doing the train 4 trade skills course to gain my 6129, now ive heard that from december onwards they qualifications are changing so im wanting to aim to get my nvq 2 before december. ive got my final 2 weeks training in a month or so, what i need to know is what...

Hey all, i have an advice session at college for a plumbing course soon. Would just like to know if anyone else has had this session and if so what should i expect? Cheers

I passed my level 2 final gola exam on saturday with a 100%: mark:D... should have finished now but the college hadn’t got its finger out and ordered the lead for our leadwork too late:mad: so we have to go back in Sept to finish off Grrrrrr... I surmise after that is when the hard work...

Hi, I've just joined the forum. I am 18 yrs old. I have attended college for the past 2 years and have now passed level 2. Does anyone know of any companys in the Tyne and Wear area that are looking for apprentices. I have sent my CV to loads but not one has answered. Thankyou very much.

Hey all. Just wondering if there is a certain period of time when plumbing companies take on apprentices and if so when that is ? Im going to start looking for a plumbing apprenticeship but was just wondering if im too late or if you can apply any time. Thanks

Folks, I'm keen to hear about other people's experiences with this. There seems to be a lot of information on grants etc out there but it's all very confusing. I understand I have to pay an apprentice a minimum of £95 a week in the first year of their college course. I'm presuming this...

:)have been out of the "game " for a while i need to get up to speed regarding the part g regs,whats the best course of action to get up to speed,is there any one day work shops or a dvd available so on and so on any advice acepted cheers bob

hi lads/lasses just been told that are college has secured funding for the new framework starting in september, my college tutor has said this should be across all colleges also, so after kicking there feet for nearly a year it looks like theres a light of that tunnel, and not the one puddle...

hello is it possible to get your a.c.s by training in college without a portfolio ive just gained my tech cert nvq next . im very scepticle cheers

Hello everyone My name is Bill and im hopefully starting a C & G level 1 plumbing course in september for the price of £1400 a year, its a community college so it will be full time 3-4 days a week so it should be a good learning curve. I was considering welding and fabrication instead of...

Hi Has anyone ever heard of BEST LTD, Its a college that you can do your NVQ plumbing course with, basically they claim they are the only organisation to find you an employer. I have had 3 friends that have secured employment with them over the past few years. I have an assessment with them...

Anyone know contact details for an NVQ Assessor in the South East London Area? Need to sign off my level 3. Cheers Ben

Hi I am a 22 year old male living in Borehamwood Herts looking for an employer for a Plumbing apprenticeship. I have my own car and am able to travel up to 1hr in any direction. I have been accepted into St. Albans College and Watford College and start my nvq level 2 in Sept. I am able to start...

hi, was wondering if anyone has taken a trade test to get into college. its multiple choice just wondered what sort of questions will be asked thanks.

Hi all, As we are all aware there are some changes to the tech cert and the way it is delivered and the requirements to undertake the certificate. I have an "information session" at college this evening regarding this so I will update you all tomorrow on the new format and expectations etc...

Hi All, I am new to the forum and just have the level 1 plumbing training (NOCN Certificate) from local college. I would really like to get into gas, i have enrolled at a local college which will start in september, and will be doing 2 days a week for 9 months and will be C&G qualified. My...

Hi all, just thought I would leave a post to introduce myself as I am new to this forum and plumbing as a whole. I am going to be starting a college plumbing course starting in September, Heating and Ventilation Tech Certificate Level 2 and if I am lucky the NVQ Level 2 also, the luck depends on...