Hello Plumbers/Gas Engineers,
Excuse if this question has been raised but i am in a slight dilemma and for the past 2 weeks the internet has not really solved this, so I feel i need some real advice from real tradesmen.
I am 21 and stuck behind a desk not progressing into a career, I have decided to make the leap into a trade and would like to become a plumbing/gas engineer.
I have no trade experience and apprenticeships are rare to come by in my area so courses really are the only option for me.
I would like to be semi employable by the end of next year and gain some hands on experience in the plumbing and gas trade, so I was thinking of doing this.
Gaining a City and Guilds 6035 Level 2 in Plumbing Studies.
Attending a Gas Course to become Gas Safe.
Try to get a job as a plumbers mate and learn some hands on experience whilst finishing portfolio.
Getting my ACS certificate and becoming Gas Safe.
Getting my NVQ 6189 level 2 in Plumbing and Heating whilst working on job.
I may be optimistic or naive but this sounds like a good plan to walk into the industry whilst getting correct qualifications but actually becoming competent.
This is just a general guide but hopefully someone can input ideas on how I could go into this trade etc.
Thank you in advance!!
Excuse if this question has been raised but i am in a slight dilemma and for the past 2 weeks the internet has not really solved this, so I feel i need some real advice from real tradesmen.
I am 21 and stuck behind a desk not progressing into a career, I have decided to make the leap into a trade and would like to become a plumbing/gas engineer.
I have no trade experience and apprenticeships are rare to come by in my area so courses really are the only option for me.
I would like to be semi employable by the end of next year and gain some hands on experience in the plumbing and gas trade, so I was thinking of doing this.
Gaining a City and Guilds 6035 Level 2 in Plumbing Studies.
Attending a Gas Course to become Gas Safe.
Try to get a job as a plumbers mate and learn some hands on experience whilst finishing portfolio.
Getting my ACS certificate and becoming Gas Safe.
Getting my NVQ 6189 level 2 in Plumbing and Heating whilst working on job.
I may be optimistic or naive but this sounds like a good plan to walk into the industry whilst getting correct qualifications but actually becoming competent.
This is just a general guide but hopefully someone can input ideas on how I could go into this trade etc.
Thank you in advance!!