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Training to be a plumber

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  • hellokitty08
    hellokitty08 Posts: 1,878 Forumite
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    biggaz26 wrote: »
    Right, A little update.


    Does anyone know were I can get a part time course. Ideally evenings or weekends. I have 3 colleges in my area I could attended and 2 of them dont cover plumbing on a part time basis and the other doesnt start until september.

    Anyone have any ideas??

    G

    Just noticed this part, sorry. Its a very slim hope that you will get anywhere legit that offers you a start at this time of the year. College calenders runs on a very strict basis, where I am as classes are timetabled in a year in advance, so no room for flexibility. A Spetember start is probably a realistic expectation.
    Debt free since July 2013! Woo hoo! The bank actually laughed when I said I have come in to cancel my overdraft.
  • elfen
    elfen Posts: 10,213 Forumite
    For now, you could work with your dad as a plumber's mate (making tea, getting gear/tools, etc) This would be good experience and would give you some insight into what you need to be able to do.
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  • biggaz26
    biggaz26 Posts: 308 Forumite
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    elfen wrote: »
    For now, you could work with your dad as a plumber's mate (making tea, getting gear/tools, etc) This would be good experience and would give you some insight into what you need to be able to do.


    Well i would but i have a fulltime job already that i need to keep up to pay the bills. Also my Dady wont work weekends hes 63 and wants to work less not more. I would ask him but I already know the answer haha.

    G
    One day some company will do what they say they will do and charge a fair charge.:T

    Not doing the opposite of that which they promise and charge you a fortune for the privileged. :(

    Or maybe not:mad:
  • You have the choice of either going down the college route on their time scale and saving money. Or you have the alternative to pay a private provider who can give you the fast track to get qualified quicker. But this comes at a price. Only you can decide if it's worth it for you.

    You are in an enviable position with having your Dad as a RGI, as this is the biggest obstacle for most.
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