New member, looking for courses

[Will P]

Dear all,

I am soon to be made redundant from my job as a scientist after 8 and a half years in my current role. However, with the lack of jobs within science as a direct result of Pharmaceutical companies closing sites in the UK, I need to rethink my career choice.

I am lucky enough to have a few friends in different trades so I am able to get an idea of whether I want to work within electricity, plumbing, floor-laying, carpentry, building etc by following them on a typical working day, but my close friend has said that he would take me on and help train me up (he currently runs a bathroom business) in plumbing. To that end, does anyone know of any colleges that run flexible training courses that would allow me to work for a few weeks at a time and then return to college for a week at a time to study individual modules?

Many thanks in anticipation of your responses,


Will

 

[plumb]

Just contact every college in your local area, ask what courses they're running and what hours you gotta do. I had a guy with me who was with me part time and had to go in one day to the college. Sometimes they'll also let you attend evenings. I know some of the colleges only let you attend full time and then once you're complete you go out with a qualified tradesman - just call up the college and they will help you out - good luck - it's a good trade to get in to.