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Blumper
Hello boys and girls, was hoping some of the oldest, wisest, shrewdest, most sceptical and experienced amongst you might impart a little advice................constructive of course...
Now, I have read many a thread here and I am only too aware of the disdain that many have towards 'fast track' training, but in brief, I've a good few years 'on the job' plumbing experience (albeit basic bathroom plumbing etc, whilst I lived in Ireland) and as this now counts for nothing when finding employment, I have recently done my 6129 at Able Skills (as I needed it in order to do the NVQ 6089, (either that or provide references for past five years and as I was self employed that would be sticky) and am about to embark on a Gas Safe course in order to register. Then, when that is complete, if I can't get employment (which as you all know, is the most likely outcome) I will go out on my own and register with C&G for the NVQ 6089 Level 2. (I'm lucky, I've saved a good few bob and am doing the courses whilst a. I have the money, & b. have the time as I am not yet 'gainfully' employed in the trade. I'm not a complete newbie, I just know I need the quals if I want to work back in the UK. Anyway, after all that, I've had a scan of the NVQ 6089 documents and as you who are qualified will know, a lot of the work can be/ has to be signed off by a workplace recorder in addition to the external assessor visits. If I end up self employed, how is that overcome, as obviously I'll be lookin over my own shoulder ? I know self employed people have obtained the 6089, but is there a requirement then for extra assessor visits or something else instead ? I know I could ring a few of the training centres to find out, but its Saturday and the question is burning a hole in my otherwise all conquering plumber masterplan : )
Thanks in advance to any of you who can advise, cheers
Now, I have read many a thread here and I am only too aware of the disdain that many have towards 'fast track' training, but in brief, I've a good few years 'on the job' plumbing experience (albeit basic bathroom plumbing etc, whilst I lived in Ireland) and as this now counts for nothing when finding employment, I have recently done my 6129 at Able Skills (as I needed it in order to do the NVQ 6089, (either that or provide references for past five years and as I was self employed that would be sticky) and am about to embark on a Gas Safe course in order to register. Then, when that is complete, if I can't get employment (which as you all know, is the most likely outcome) I will go out on my own and register with C&G for the NVQ 6089 Level 2. (I'm lucky, I've saved a good few bob and am doing the courses whilst a. I have the money, & b. have the time as I am not yet 'gainfully' employed in the trade. I'm not a complete newbie, I just know I need the quals if I want to work back in the UK. Anyway, after all that, I've had a scan of the NVQ 6089 documents and as you who are qualified will know, a lot of the work can be/ has to be signed off by a workplace recorder in addition to the external assessor visits. If I end up self employed, how is that overcome, as obviously I'll be lookin over my own shoulder ? I know self employed people have obtained the 6089, but is there a requirement then for extra assessor visits or something else instead ? I know I could ring a few of the training centres to find out, but its Saturday and the question is burning a hole in my otherwise all conquering plumber masterplan : )
Thanks in advance to any of you who can advise, cheers