Is this worthwhile??

Blue_1875

Hello people, I'm currently self-empolyed but I really need a change of career.

There is a course for a gas engineer that I'm interested in but I wasnt to know if it's legit or just one of them fast-track courses that mean nothing at the end of the day (I'm talking to you train4 trade skills:mad: )

It's a full time course at a college for one month, then you go out on the job training for two months building up your portfolio etc. Then you have to take your exams.

The qualification is ' ACS Domestic gas CCN1' but does it hold any weight at the end of the day?? Can I go out and be recognized by an employer??

When I spoke to them they said something about after a while you can become Corgi registered but I'd thought I'd try and find out a bit more first.

The course costs approx £3000 but before I commit I want to be sure that I can be safe in the knowlegde that I'm properly qualified afterwards, not no mickey-mouse certificate.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Anthony

Conor_3

£3000 is quite expensive.

http://www.ableskills.co.uk/gas_training.htm?gclid=CNHH2rjsgpMCFQ2N1QodNmp50w

Seems to be aimed more at appliance repairs than full blown installations. It is recognised by CORGI.

Blue_1875

I was speaking so somebody in the pub who done this course but are looking for a job, they pointed me towards it.

He said that the course is about £2000 and then about £700 for the exams etc. I just rounded it up a little as I will need a bit more money to go on with : )

I think it costs so much because you have to do a little short course before it, I think it was called a 'Cat 3' so that might be why it costs a bit more, I'm not too sure.

The cost does not bother me too much as long it is a recognised qualification and I can make a career out of it.

Thanks anyway.

Oldernotwiser

If the person in the pub who did the course is looking for a job, does that mean that he's having difficulty getting work after doing it?

Blue_1875

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

If the person in the pub who did the course is looking for a job, does that mean that he's having difficulty getting work after doing it?

He said that he's been offered a job with the company that he did the job training with, but he will have to wait until there is a vacancy. I don't know if he has tried looking elsewhere instead.

gartshore

experience will never be beaten by wishfull thinking & inexperience .

Blue_1875

gartshore wrote: »

experience will never be beaten by wishfull thinking & inexperience .

So I'm wasting my time then?? Everybody has to start somewhere don't they??

I'm only 23 so surely I have time on my side Am I destined to live my life on minimum wage forevermore???

Oldernotwiser

Blue_1875 wrote: »

So I'm wasting my time then?? Everybody has to start somewhere don't they??

I'm only 23 so surely I have time on my side Am I destined to live my life on minimum wage forevermore???

Of course you're not but the quick fix solution is rarely the best. Your local college will have part time day and evening classes in most careers you can think of. Depending on your existing qualifications they may even be free and you can work at the same time. It may take you a year or 2 to gain a qualification but you'll know that it's recognised and accepted by industry. Rushing and grabbing at dubious shortcuts is rarely the best way. A trade that you can learn in 3 months isn't going to be very skilled as there's a limit to the amount you can learn in such a short time.

Why don't you apply for a college course and wait to see if your friend has been offered a suitable post by September; if he has then perhaps this company is legitimate and you could consider this path for yourself. If he's still waiting in 5 months time then you'll know you've had a lucky escape and can start studying with confidence in your future.

Good luck.