Question to all

[MMA 2011]

I started studying Become a Registered Gas Safe Gas Engineer. I just finished the 3 day basic plumbing skills workshop. Does anyone could explain to me what the next steps until the end of my studies. Thank you for any information.:angel_smile:

 

[dontknowitall]

Are you trying to get a job or become self employed?

 

[MMA 2011]

You ask me about the future when I finish studying?

 

[dontknowitall]

Only trying to help.

 

[MMA 2011]

When I finish studying I have to find a job in this profession to get some practice.

 

[stevetheplumber]

well done on completing the plumbing section and realising you may need some practice

 

[SimonG]

I started studying Become a Registered Gas Safe Gas Engineer. I just finished the 3 day basic plumbing skills workshop. Does anyone could explain to me what the next steps until the end of my studies. Thank you for any information.:angel_smile:

Could you expand on what a three day basic plumbing course covers?

 

[SafeGasInstall]

spanner -,grips , hacksaw ,pipe bender.copper pipe 15mm/22mm!
end feed fittings
yorksheare fittings
plastick pipe work
soil pipe
down pipe
propane gas ,flux ,solder
did not remember any of there name even after week 1

 

[MMA 2011]

As above (SafeGasInstall) says it all for three days. Only I would like to know what they are the next steps to achieve Gas Engineer?

 

[SimonG]

I would recommend a more in depth plumbing course before moving onto gas. All depends on your long term plans, do you want to do servicing, breakdowns, installs! Like I said it all depends on what you are wanting, a little bit like DKIA was asking in post #2.

 

[dontknowitall]

spanner -,grips , hacksaw ,pipe bender.copper pipe 15mm/22mm!
end feed fittings
yorksheare fittings
plastick pipe work
soil pipe
down pipe
propane gas ,flux ,solder
did not remember any of there name even after week 1

Also the earth's water cycle - at least that's what we learned on day 2. Apparently the water comes in over the sea in the form of clouds and these cotton wool things chuck their contents all over Manchester ... that set the scene for the rest of the course I attended!!

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

now i dont normally bother responding to posts like this but come back and ask the same question after 3 years my friend you still wont know your anus from your elbow,but with any luck you will have sorted your attitude out,after 3 days you probably dont know the difference from 22 and 3/4 pipe,some members on here are trying to help you by asking you some basic questions if you cant answer with some degree of decorum dont ask the question

 

[villa_tom]

A 3 day course is mental. I have been doing this job nearly 5 years now, I had a decent training/apprenticeship and I would still say I have basic knowledge of systems and pipework etc when it comes to the plumbing aspects of this job. As for the gas side, I do this alot more often in the form of appliance servicing and cp12's but I still need a nudge in the right direction sometimes.

I wouldn't do this 3 day course mate and expect to walk into a job, I have been looking at jobs recently and I would be classed as inexperienced to some firms out there. Good luck with your training and getting qualified but if you haven't paid any money for this course yet I would walk away and keep your cash.

 

[MMA 2011]

I have chosen this direction may be badly I do not know. I need a advice from experienced people in the industry for advice. In which direction is best to acquire knowledge and practice to get a job afterwards. Does a plumber or a gas engineer, or both together just more knowledge of plumber as you say.I would like to become self employed in the future.:biggrin:

 

[tamz]

Your 3 day "plumbing" course is little more than useless as far as helping you get a job. What did they teach you. Water is wet and it runs downhill?
My next door neighbour knows as much about plumbing as you do.
If you want experience and education, apply for an apprenticeship.