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A guild is an association of artisans and merchants who oversee the practice of their craft/trade in a particular area. The earliest types of guild formed as organizations of tradesmen, belonging to: a professional association, a trade union, a cartel, and/or a secret society. They sometimes depended on grants of letters patent from a monarch or other ruler to enforce the flow of trade to their self-employed members, and to retain ownership of tools and the supply of materials, but were mostly regulated by the city government. A lasting legacy of traditional guilds are the guildhalls constructed and used as guild meeting-places. Guild members found guilty of cheating the public would be fined or banned from the guild.
Typically the key "privilege" was that only guild members were allowed to sell their goods or practice their skill within the city. There might be controls on minimum or maximum prices, hours of trading, numbers of apprentices, and many other things. These rules reduced free competition, but sometimes maintained a good quality of work. Often these rules made it difficult or impossible for women, immigrants to the city, and non-Christians to run businesses working in the trade.
An important result of the guild framework was the emergence of universities at Bologna (established in 1088), Oxford (at least since 1096) and Paris (c. 1150); they originated as guilds of students (as at Bologna) or of masters (as at Paris).
Hi There, my name is James and I am a mature student (29). I am currently studying towards a Level 2 diploma at Wiltshire college. I have completed 5 of the 10 units with distinction (currently on hot water systems) and I am set to pass the course in May of is year along with a Level 2...
Hi All,
I am looking to see if there is any opportunities for a Trainee Plumbing/Heating Installation Fitter who is not yet Gas Safe, but has the range of experience, ability and enthusiasm to assist more experienced engineers, within the Essex/Suffolk area.
I have worked with respectable...
just wondering does any 1 know what the numbers are relating to? ive seen loads of different plumbing courses offering city and guilds level 2 and 3, but have noticed alot of them have different numbers after them eg 6129, 6035, 6189
im at college doing 6189-11 and 6189-21 at the minute
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hi i am currently doing my nvq level 3 diploma it is the new course which had recently come out. i have been working on my design assignments i as wondering if anyone has recently completed these assignment and if it was possible to help me out with some examples any help would be appreciated ...
Having worked in the office environment for 5 years and thought it was the time to start my own business, be my own boss and get satisfaction from resolving customers’ plumbing problems. Signed up NVQ 2 course 2 years back knowing that they have changed the course and scraped “Technical...
Hello Everyone! I currently have a city and guilds level 2 plumbing qualification with some experience working as a plumber but would like to take it to the next stage can someone advise me on how to get a NVQ 2 qualification with what I already have?
Also if anyone needs a pipe fitter or a...
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Hey guys,
I'm a 26 year old with some experience in plumbing but no qualifications. I want to get them under my belt and I've found that the two best qualifications are the C&G 6035/6189. I'm just wondering in your opinion what the difference is between them and if there are any pre requisites...
hello to all,
i am going on the full time new 6035 qualification next year,
has anybody been on the previous 6129 level 2 at ableskills if so how was the course?tutors, value for money etc.
any feedback greatly appreciated thanks in advance pogo.
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Hi,
Basically I'm 23 and my local college will fund the Plumbing - Technical Certificate City & Guilds 6129 - Level 2 for nothing all I've to pay for is the tools and books.
I was wondering even though it will cost me £0 is it worth doing at all if I want to get into the plumbing world as I...
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Hello All,
Wondered if i could pick the forums knowledge and brains. I went back to college at the grand old age of 41 believing that i could retrain and make myself a reasonable living in the future. i Knew work in this country was in bad shape but thought that after gaining my...
Good morning folks
I am writing to you regarding the possibility of working alongside a qualifed plumber as an intermediate experienced trainee with either a plumbing and heating sole trader or small plumbing and heating firm and would like to present myself here briefly:
My name is Martyn...
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Good evening all
My name is Martyn, 33 years of age with previous plumbing experience but have decided to get my industry recognized qualifications (City and Guilds) as I have passion for this trade and nothing else.
I appreciate that people are asking this question a lot on this forum and...
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Hi i'm Matt, 20 year old based in Bridport, i am looking to volunteer as a plumbers mate / assistant to gain experience in the trade.
I have completed my City & Guilds 6129 Technical Certificate at college and really enjoyed it.
I have also done a Basic Constuction course, Developing...
Hi all I want to get into the plumbing trade and was wondering which course should I be looking to take to get into the trade and whats the difference between the two ?
Hey I live in norfolk, I'm looking for plumbing work to complete my Nvq. I have up to level 3 city and guilds for the technical side of it. Willing to relocate and currently doing my driving lessons. Would be nice to hear from someone. Jess
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hi. I c and g qualification and am apllying for JIB registration. Thy say they want NVQ's rather then c and G. Has anyone have a JIB card with city and guilds??? i am an experienced plumber just looking for some advice
Hi,
I am looking to do my course with Able when i return from Afghan.
I am wanting to get into renewable energy but want to have an understanding of plumbing and be registered gas safe first! My plan is:
Complete the 6189 diploma in plumbing and heating.
Complete Level 2 NVQ in...
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Hi everyone.
I am nearly at the ens of my City & Guilds 6129 level 2 at college and was wondering whether to try go find work with a qualified plumber full time or bite the bullet and stay on at college and do my level 3?
Any feedback will be greatfully appreciated!
can anybody help me with a problem i have to start with i am plumber with 35 years exp in the plumbing industry therin lies the problem afew years ago i lost my grading card asi was working at the time i did not apply for a new one now that i am unemployed i found out that i had to fill in...
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