Gas installation free labour

[CraigDJAllen]

Hi All,

New to the forum, I am looking for gas work experience as I am undertaking my gas diploma in order undertake my CCN1.

My company only look after commercial systems and I require domestic installations for my portfolio evidence. My company are willing to release me to gain this evidence.

I am a NVQ 2 qualified plumber and can install pipe work.

If you are in Newbury Berkshire or surrounding areas and would like some completely free labour in exchange for some experience and the odd photo please get in touch.

Thank you in advance

 

[Harvest Fields]

Hi All,

New to the forum, I am looking for gas work experience as I am undertaking my gas diploma in order undertake my CCN1.

My company only look after commercial systems and I require domestic installations for my portfolio evidence. My company are willing to release me to gain this evidence.

I am a NVQ 2 qualified plumber and can install pipe work.

If you are in Newbury Berkshire or surrounding areas and would like some completely free labour in exchange for some experience and the odd photo please get in touch.

Thank you in advance

Why are you doing domestic If your company only does commercial?

 

[CraigDJAllen]

Trust me I asked to do core commercial but they said it was better to do domestic. Now I have the problem with no domestic evidence so reaching out for help or it will be money down the drain

 

[Harvest Fields]

Trust me I asked to do core commercial but they said it was better to do domestic. Now I have the problem with no domestic evidence so reaching out for help or it will be money down the drain

So will you be doing domestic for them once qualified?

 

[CraigDJAllen]

No the installations they have are just commercial. I have had all these arguments before. I know it’s the wrong route, i just need some help with evidence for domestic boiler installs.

 

[Harvest Fields]

No the installations they have are just commercial. I have had all these arguments before. I know it’s the wrong route, i just need some help with evidence for domestic boiler installs.

Who is paying for it?

 

[CraigDJAllen]

My company are paying for it and I just do as they say. I don’t really have a choice

 

[CraigDJAllen]

I just feel like it will be a waste of my time if I don’t get the evidence. I really want my gas ticket just need some help I have literally done 2 weeks out of 30 So I have plenty of time surely someone out there could help. I mean who wouldn’t want an extra pair of hands that don’t need paying. I am skilled in pipefitting using various jointing methods and anything I don’t know I’m a fast learner. Always on time ( ex forces) just an honest guy trying to make the best out of a situation that is totally crap.

 

[Harvest Fields]

All sounds a bit strange to me. Why send you to do domestic if they have no intention of giving you work? Good luck but I’m out.

 

[firemant]

I just feel like it will be a waste of my time if I don’t get the evidence. I really want my gas ticket just need some help I have literally done 2 weeks out of 30 So I have plenty of time surely someone out there could help. I mean who wouldn’t want an extra pair of hands that don’t need paying. I am skilled in pipefitting using various jointing methods and anything I don’t know I’m a fast learner. Always on time ( ex forces) just an honest guy trying to make the best out of a situation that is totally crap.

I dont want to pis$ on your parade, and I hope it all works out for you. But industry professionals are inundated with similar requests. It actually is not "free" labour. You have to be supervised, paperwork to support your evidence has to be filled in, and the pro is responsible for everything you do (or don't) do. It also likely that you would be technically an employee, and you would have to covered under employyee liabiltiy insurance - and the provider of the Public Liability insurance would also have to be aware.

 

[CraigDJAllen]

Thanks for your advise. You haven’t Soded on my parade and I understand what you are saying. I understand the supervision aspect and insurance costs. The way to look at it is you can price for 2 men on a job except you don’t need to pay me so it kind of equals itself out. Im kind of aiming this at the local gas man and a van. Like I have said before I am competent and qualified in everything except legally I have to get this ticket to do the final connections on the gas and commissioning. I work on commercial systems, day to day, and I’m sure there have been people asking before who expect to turn up sit in the van and take some photos at the right moments, i graft and work hard as it’s what I enjoy. As you can see from the thread it’s my company who have made this difficult situation I’m just trying to be pro active. Kind regards

 

[Jamie]

If you say to your local councils they might help you out with your portfolio have you asked you teacher in college of any companies

 

[CraigDJAllen]

Thanks I never thought of local council I will give them a try. Also I have just started once a week first day was a general walk and talk through the course, but I have made him aware there may be portfolio issues.

 

[Jamie]

Best of luck