Adult / Part Time courses - North Herts/South Cambs

[MattJA_]

Hello all,

I'm looking for an adult course to do the NVQ2 C&G around my current job. Has anyone used or can recommend training providers in my area (North Herts/South Cambdrigeshire) where I can do the course part time? Ideally somewhere that has other adults - I'm 38 and career changing from an accountant.

I've settled on this level to be the best place to start as I am semi experienced in plumbing on the DIY - I can fit bathrooms, kitchens, add radiators, underfloor heating and of course solder pipe together.

If anyone knows of any companies in the this area I should be talking to for future employment that would be great. My plan was to complete the level 2 and then try and find employment to do the level 3 and then specialise after that.

Cheers
Matt

 

[NoplanDan]

Hi Matt, wondering how you got on with your career change. Did you go through with it? Did you find employment?

I'm around the same age and currently considering a similar move.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[MattJA_]

I'm afraid I have had little luck. I contacted training colleges around this area and none had evening courses, only day time.

One college said it is extremely difficult to get into and plumbers require substantial training and I would need to basically work for nothing for 2 years to get the level 2 and 3 quals (im level 7 qualified in another field).

 

[Jrodge]

Hi Matt, any luck on getting employed in the field as an apprentice in your area yet? I'm also wondering before doing deciding to take a C&G diploma