Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yorks.

[MattyW]

Im currently doing my Technical Certificate Level 2 at Castleford Skills XChange and I'm hoping to find someone in the local area who is looking for a labourer, or trainee, so I can get site experience and upgrade to an NVQ Level 2 with the site visits required.
I have experience working as a bathroom fitter and also previously started an air conditioning apprenticeship before the companies local branch went bump.

I would be happy with any experience I can get my hands on, but of course would ideally be looking for a company that was looking for a trainee they would want to keep on as a plumber when qualified.

I'm paying my own way through the course and have my own basic tools if required (Cutters, adjustable, torch, and standard handtools) If anyone is looking for a strong lad with a good head on his shoulders in the local area I would be very happy to give you a ring or get in contact some way with you.

*I originally posted this in the Plumbing Course forum but then realised not many non-trainee plumber would be looking in there so hope its ok re-posting it here!*
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[WaterTight]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

good pitch, all the right bits in it, if you haven't already - post this (don't pad it out much more, plumbers are busy people, maybe end it with "cv and refs available on request") and post it to every plumber in a 20 mile radius. good luck!

 

[MattyW]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

Thanks WaterTight, I have rung quite a lot of the Wakefield plumbers, and always write down a new number when I see it on the van.
Unfortunately anyone who isnt struggling and cant afford a trainee, has had their hands burnt by lads getting trained up and setting up as competition. Makes it hard work for someone not looking to do that!

 

[MattyW]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

Bump

Now the holidays are out the way is anyone looking for a trainee?

 

[fuzzy]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

Thanks WaterTight, I have rung quite a lot of the Wakefield plumbers, and always write down a new number when I see it on the van.
Unfortunately anyone who isnt struggling and cant afford a trainee, has had their hands burnt by lads getting trained up and setting up as competition. Makes it hard work for someone not looking to do that!

i think the competition thing is being overplayed as an excuse either not to take trainees or for trainees not being able to get expeirence

 

[MattyW]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

Just a quick *bump* to see if anyones looking, hope no one minds. I am still actively looking for work, although I am fulltime employed in another job at the moment (I have been for the last 4 years). My City & Guilds Plumbing course is going well, all exams passed so far with good marks etc. Really enjoying it, just very frustrated by how hard it is to find someone whos looking for a trainee.
Anyone out there?

 

[WaterTight]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

Have you written to everyone in your area? And if so how long ago? Might be time for another nudge. Keep at it. Remind them briefly in your next letter that you have written before, that will sound like you're dedicated.

 

[djnibz]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

Just a quick *bump* to see if anyones looking, hope no one minds. I am still actively looking for work, although I am fulltime employed in another job at the moment (I have been for the last 4 years). My City & Guilds Plumbing course is going well, all exams passed so far with good marks etc. Really enjoying it, just very frustrated by how hard it is to find someone whos looking for a trainee.
Anyone out there?

I know, its tough out there! Im in the same position, well I've just finished my two year course and have sent letters and cvs out and had no replies.....

 

[pobsdad]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

The firm I work for in Leeds have a couple of trainees.You could give them a try.T.M.West plumbing.We just let one aprentice go,so there may be a gap.

 

[MattyW]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

I contacted them on the day you posted this, they said they have already filled the position unfortunately, I really appreiciate the help though thanks very much mate, just a shame I was too late.

 

[fuzzy]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

have you picked anything up?

 

[MattyW]

Re: Doing a Technical Certificate level 2 and hoping to find some experience in W Yor

No still looking. I had a guy who took me out and I used some of my holidays from work, but he says his works died off now, he was saying before that he hoped to take me on.