Advice on courses and qualifications to take?

[daveb1664]

You really need to find someone whos willing to help with the work experience. I completed the 6035 level 2 in July. I have tried to get some 'on the job training' but no real joy. I have managed to gain some experience helping a friend install some radiators and a downstairs bathroom in his extension and a hand full of other jobs this has just reinforced how limited my knowledge is after completing the 6035 at college.
Best of luck hope it works out for you.

 

[CatAdelova]

I'm in the same situation, started the 6035 course in September and due to finish in April/ May. Hopefully will get employment with a family friend and work as plumbers mate after the course and then do the NVQ when eligible. I'm 25 with kids so working a desk job at the moment as its impossible to get employment without a qualification. What kind of salary can a plumbers mate earn? Just need to know to plan for the early few months of being a plumber.

You really need to get the work experience and to do that you are going to get paid very little......if anything to be honest.
I am 5 months into my Level 2 and I have just got a job and I'll be earning £30 a week. I also have kids and rent to pay but I knew when I got into this it will take years before I can earn an decent wage.
I have also spent the past year helping out a local plumber for free.

Could you reduce your hours at work and get some experience in your time off? Some of the guys on my course do this. You'll need to be in work to get your NVQ.

 

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[Stone1991]

Thanks for this. Although not what we have been told at college, it does make sense. Colleges, well my college anyway, sell this course as a route to direct employment as a plumbers mate and then the obvious route to NVQ. They fail to tell you about any of the difficulties you will find in getting work and amount you will earn. Thanks for the info anyway.

 

[CatAdelova]

I am 5 months into my Level 2 and I have just got a job and I'll be earning £30 a week

I meant £30 a day.....not £30 a week. I'm not that crazy....ha ha!