Plumbing qualifications

[jackpot]

Best way to get into plumbing. Son has decided he doesn't like his current college course and is looking at starting a level 2 City & Guilds in plumbing. Then level 3 the following year.

Could any of you guys offer any advice. Is this a good route to go down or are there any better ways. What other qualifications are on offer.

Thanks

 

[ianmcd]

unfortunately the trade has been very diluted with the influx of European migrants, I will not be drawn into the Brexit and political bit, but so many migrants working for next to nothing and sending money home , is making it really hard for companies to pay for training for youngsters to train, I am ashamed to say that I am in the same boat, I would love to train up a lad or lass and pass on what I have learned over the years , but I can employ a European and get grants to pay them and send then straight out to work on day one, totally wrong I agree but it is what it is

 

[Madrab]

For a chap that wants to embark on a plumbing career then the C&G course are a UK industry recognised standard. As a start he wants a CG6035 level 2 then up to level 3 and employment with a company with fully qualified plumber to complete his portfolio, the college may help with a placement.

As @ianmc mentions though the industry has been significantly watered down by migrant workers and he needs to do his research well and understand the local position before he dives in.