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andyh1984
i posted this in another forum but cant seem to find it now, so il re post in the correct area
Im currently coming to the end of my year at college studying 6035 level 2 in plumbing diploma, i have one exam to sit so far passing the rest to distinction level and have completed all practical assessments, which as you may know include various frames, bends , joins , radiator fits, cloakroom install, cylinder and cistern fit, and bathroom fit including all underfloor piping, all these include using plastics, LCS and of course copper.
Currently when not helping others around the work shop i have asked for more maintenance based tasks ,such as correcting pipework, replacing fittings, fixing taps etc, but the college doesnt really accommodate for such tasks unless something does actually go wrong somewhere.
So what i am looking for is someone in the local area looking for a plumbers mate/ apprentice to work alongside obviously learning more about the trade and also gaining a gateway into the plumbing industry, i have signed on for level 3 which would go hand in hand with such a placement and also working towards gas eventually.
So far i have messaged/wrote tp/contacted/ Emailed varoius companies and workers to which most have replied the same that they have currently filled all placements, or not wanting to work alongside anyone or want actual qualified plumbers, the closest i have got is someone claiming that all their work has dried up so if i was willing to get leads in my area then he would carry out the work and i could tag along, which in one way is good, but on the other hand im not sure it looks that promising when a qualified plumber who lives central to some busy areas cant find his own work and is asking someone new to the industry to do this for him.
But anyway any info or opportunity would be greatly appreciated, currently it is half term and we are due to return on the 28th i believe the course actual finish date is mid to late june and if i was to return for level 3 it would be a mid september start date again.
Im currently coming to the end of my year at college studying 6035 level 2 in plumbing diploma, i have one exam to sit so far passing the rest to distinction level and have completed all practical assessments, which as you may know include various frames, bends , joins , radiator fits, cloakroom install, cylinder and cistern fit, and bathroom fit including all underfloor piping, all these include using plastics, LCS and of course copper.
Currently when not helping others around the work shop i have asked for more maintenance based tasks ,such as correcting pipework, replacing fittings, fixing taps etc, but the college doesnt really accommodate for such tasks unless something does actually go wrong somewhere.
So what i am looking for is someone in the local area looking for a plumbers mate/ apprentice to work alongside obviously learning more about the trade and also gaining a gateway into the plumbing industry, i have signed on for level 3 which would go hand in hand with such a placement and also working towards gas eventually.
So far i have messaged/wrote tp/contacted/ Emailed varoius companies and workers to which most have replied the same that they have currently filled all placements, or not wanting to work alongside anyone or want actual qualified plumbers, the closest i have got is someone claiming that all their work has dried up so if i was willing to get leads in my area then he would carry out the work and i could tag along, which in one way is good, but on the other hand im not sure it looks that promising when a qualified plumber who lives central to some busy areas cant find his own work and is asking someone new to the industry to do this for him.
But anyway any info or opportunity would be greatly appreciated, currently it is half term and we are due to return on the 28th i believe the course actual finish date is mid to late june and if i was to return for level 3 it would be a mid september start date again.