what course after nvq2

[demmer]

Hiya,

Got my nvq2 last year and struggling to find work as a plumber without experience. Called all the private plumbers in the area with no help, some quite rude to be honest. i even asked to work for free to gain a little experience. all companys want experience or gas ticket.

anyway iv been working for an electrical engineer and am loosing my skills as a plumber. could do the 17th edition course but thats moving away from plumbing and a waist or 3 years studying, so id like to keep studying at gain more plumbing skills which i hope will get me a decent job.

what do you think i should study. part p unvented is an option or gas, but its really expensive with a minimum wage income. nvq3 but i need to doing the job?

any help

 

[tamz]

No matter what you do its a catch 22 i'm afraid. You need experience to get the job and the job to get the experience and are unlikely to get one without the other.

Can your employer not send you to college?

 

[demmer]

im self employed, the guy i work for wont employ me as he's to worried about the business going under all the time. so no chance of him funding a course.

iv got a van and am doing small jobs, changing taps,rads ect so i suppose its up to me to take on the bigger stuff and learn the hard way?

any other advice?

 

[Simon F]

the unvented is only a one day course, worth doing, but then you will still be in the same position.
the plumbing level 3 or gas would make more sense. unvented is covered at level 3
inquire at your college, you might be eligible for part or full funding depending on circumstances.