OCLI Training Course

[TheMutsNuts]

Hi folks,

I know this has already been discussed to death with most people saying "don't do it waste of money!!!" experience the only way to learn....However my situation might be different..so hopefully you guys can assist

I am interested in doing this course as it allows me to get some plumbing qualifications. My Dad has his own plumbing company and will allow me to work with them to gain experience. This will also allow me to work around my exsisting job...I am 32 years of age so can't really begin a proper apprenticeship which will mean going to college every so often on block release(again I can't do that due to exsisting job)

Do you think it would be worth it to do the course along with getting the experience working with my Dad? or still a total waste of cash?

Cheers

 

[hi-spec plumbing heating]

what do you plan on doing when you pass your exams ?

 

[TheMutsNuts]

Continue working with my Dad's company

 

[corgiman]

so why cant he put you through your local college for NVQ2/3??

 

[hi-spec plumbing heating]

i can't see why you want to waste your money on the course when your dad can teach you everything for free.

you don't have to do all that course work to do your exam.
if your employed by your dad and build your own porfolio on jobs you have done or worked on, as long as they cover what you would be talt on the course eg bathrooms, waste pipes, radiators, cws etc
you can use that then just pay to sit your exams.
all they require is that you've been in the plumbing trade a min of 5 yrs.

 

[TheMutsNuts]

We have discussed this however I can't do it due to my other works commitments (basically can't afford to quit current job) as you are required to attend one week in every three. The OCLI course allows you to attend workshops at times when it suits you.

 

[TheMutsNuts]

i can't see why you want to waste your money on the course when your dad can teach you everything for free.

you don't have to do all that course work to do your exam.
if your employed by your dad and build your own porfolio on jobs you have done or worked on, as long as they cover what you would be talt on the course eg bathrooms, waste pipes, radiators, cws etc
you can use that then just pay to sit your exams.
all they require is that you've been in the plumbing trade a min of 5 yrs.

So to enable you to undertake relevant exams (i.e NVQ/ City and Guilds)you have to have worked in the trade for a min of 5 years?

 

[hi-spec plumbing heating]

can't your dad take you on and pay you a wage ?
if he's going to take you on later why not now.

 

[TheMutsNuts]

I think im with you now....So basically all I need to do is work with my Dad...get him to train me in all aspects of the City and Quilds qualifications then complete assesments with them?

 

[hi-spec plumbing heating]

yes work for your dad everyday as doing bathrooms, radiators, cylinders, etc
take pis of everything you do and make yourself a portfolio and describe what work was carryed out.
then their are 11 sections to the nvq
you can buy books with alot of the info in - their are books that have the questions and answers to the nvq.
once being doing it for 5 yrs you can skip all that college crap cause you have a portfolio and hands on
then book in at a college and sit each exam when you want you can even pay for an accessor to come on site where your working to sign off work for your porfolio

 

[kevplumb]

stick the college where the sun don't shine

get among it and get yer ands dirty fella

 

[kevplumb]

stick the college where the sun don't shine

get among it and get yer ands dirty fella

kev

who can put loads of fancy letters after his name but choose not to

 

[corgiman]

you dont need 5 years to get on the course

nvq2 - 2 years
nvq3 = 1 year

easy and a heck of alot cheaper

 

[hi-spec plumbing heating]

>you dont need 5 years to get on the course

we know you don't.

five yrs in the trade to take exams on your own without doing the course.

who said 5 yrs to get on the course?

 

[corgiman]

you said

"i can't see why you want to waste your money on the course when your dad can teach you everything for free.

you don't have to do all that course work to do your exam.
if your employed by your dad and build your own porfolio on jobs you have done or worked on, as long as they cover what you would be talt on the course eg bathrooms, waste pipes, radiators, cws etc
you can use that then just pay to sit your exams.
all they require is that you've been in the plumbing trade a min of 5 yrs."


Bugger just re read it

I agree



but while working for his dad he could get nvq3 in three years