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Killroy
Hey guys.
I have seen a few topics on this forum regarding Access Training. Some of you seemed Skeptical about it. Them offering the NVQ2 without having to do a placement.
I recently started training there (3rd of may) and I must say that I am very impressed with how it is going.
I was also very skeptical at first. Bit the bullet, £6000 lighter and I am on my way to becoming a plumber. Their facilities are fantastic. They work from one large warehouse (Llandough trading estate - Cardiff) where plumbers - electricians and carpenters work from. I am in my 3rd week now and am busy with Lead work. During the first week we went through the basics of copper and LCS. Bending, soldering, testing. Then the second week we were told to put together a basic cistern to basin layout. They gave us 3 days to do this and at the end were told to take photos (of our work and of us doing it) for our portfolios.
And then this week (3rd week) we are doping lead work. I find that it is a waste of time as most of this can be purchased rather than custom making each part. We learnt to weld, cut, shape and fit.
We also have tests to do. These tests are every Tuesday and Thursday. These tests are multiple choice and the standards they require from you are very high. 80% is the pass mark.
Overall I am very pleased that I took this course. Oh and I forgot to mention that the course is 8 weeks long and then a further 2 weeks for the NVQ2.
I wish all that hope to start studying soon or that are into their studies the best of luck for the future.
-Leroy
I have seen a few topics on this forum regarding Access Training. Some of you seemed Skeptical about it. Them offering the NVQ2 without having to do a placement.
I recently started training there (3rd of may) and I must say that I am very impressed with how it is going.
I was also very skeptical at first. Bit the bullet, £6000 lighter and I am on my way to becoming a plumber. Their facilities are fantastic. They work from one large warehouse (Llandough trading estate - Cardiff) where plumbers - electricians and carpenters work from. I am in my 3rd week now and am busy with Lead work. During the first week we went through the basics of copper and LCS. Bending, soldering, testing. Then the second week we were told to put together a basic cistern to basin layout. They gave us 3 days to do this and at the end were told to take photos (of our work and of us doing it) for our portfolios.
And then this week (3rd week) we are doping lead work. I find that it is a waste of time as most of this can be purchased rather than custom making each part. We learnt to weld, cut, shape and fit.
We also have tests to do. These tests are every Tuesday and Thursday. These tests are multiple choice and the standards they require from you are very high. 80% is the pass mark.
Overall I am very pleased that I took this course. Oh and I forgot to mention that the course is 8 weeks long and then a further 2 weeks for the NVQ2.
I wish all that hope to start studying soon or that are into their studies the best of luck for the future.
-Leroy