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[MorrG]

I've decided to do the Level 2 Diploma In Basic Plumbing (6035)
upon completion of this course I will want to go for the NVQ Level 2
as that is what employers ask for when hiring. So here are my questions...

1. Do I have to work for or alongside a qualified plumber to get my NVQ
or could I go self employed and find the jobs I need to a have it assessed?

2. Is the 6035 difficult? It sounded complex when the tutor was going through it
has anyone here actually passed this course, any feedback would be great!

3. On completion would you recommend going for the NVQ Level 2
Or staying on for the Level 3 Diploma? These Level 2's and 3's, NVQ's and Diplomas
Are all quite confusing (as to which is best and what it worth getting)

I'm willing to put in the time and hard work, I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing
and not wasting both time and money on something that's not needed. Thanks.

 

[Dazh09]

I'm currently doing the 6035 and have almost finished the first year of the course, in my opinion it's not hard or complicated at all, the exams are all multiple choice and some are open book.
I'm doing it on an evening course which consists of 2 evenings a week 6-9pm, one evening we are in workshop learning all the hands on stuff and the other evening we are in the classroom doing all the theory, I imagined that there would be loads of essays and homework but you will be pleased to know there is none, its just listening and taking a few notes in the theory lessons and doing a few mock test papers coming up to exam time.

If you want a job go for the nvq once you've completed the 6035 as most employers want a minimum nvq level 2 as well as 5 years experience, you can convert the 6035 into the full nvq qualification by getting work with a qualified plumber and completing portfolio, I think you would have to do another 2 exams too, but if you want to be self employed then the nvqs are not really needed the city & guild qualification is good enough and is the minimum requirement for you to be able to go on and do the bpec gas foundation course.

Hope this helps.

 

[Whyme]

The absolute minimum in my opinion is go for an nvq and get experience ( that is the absolute key). Experience experience, do some free work cos books don't prepare ya for getting wet through in somebodies house when it all goes pear shaped pal.