Be careful, rouge Plumbing courses are on the rise!

This is a strange time for everyone. You may be thinking about starting a new career, Plumbing is a great trade to get involved with, the skill is always in demand and of course, the ability to become self-employed is always available. However, The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is warning that COVID-19 has caused economic problems for many people and there may be people looking to capitalise on this; they warn that rouge training courses could be on the rise! So today we are going to look at what you should be looking for when looking to gain legitimate Plumbing qualifications.

Plumbing courses at Able Skills.

What should I look for?

Firstly, you want to make sure that you are working towards an industry-recognised qualification. The centre should be City & Guilds assured, also known as an approved centre, like ours here at Able Skills. The purpose of the educational governing body City & Guilds is to protect and promote the standard of technical education. All of our Plumbing courses, for example, result in these qualifications, in fact, even upon successful completion of our Introduction to Plumbing course you will achieve a City & Guilds certificate to confirm the skills that you will have learned.

For people who have been made redundant due to the world-wide pandemic, looking to retrain in a new sector is an attractive prospect. However, no matter how attractive these cheap courses seem there is no point in training at an unrecognised centre with little experience. Obviously the majority of training centres out there are legitimate and offer quality courses and industry-recognised qualifications but the demand for training at the moment will bring out people looking to take advantage of aspiring Plumbers. That is why we urge you to do your research, look at reviews and make sure that the centre is reputable!

Courses out there that promise qualifications in weeks through condensed training is a huge red flag! Although here at Able Skills we make the process as simple as possible, becoming a Plumber is not a simple task and requires time and effort, there is no fast or quick solution to becoming a professional in the trade. As we in the industry know, Plumbers require practical skills, which take years to develop through repetition and on-site experience and can be confirmed by things like Plumbing NVQs. Avoid any centre offering 'quick' solutions to an entirely new skill, it simply doesn't make sense.

Seeking advice?

Here at our centre in Dartford, Kent we have years and years of experience. Starting in 2002 we have been producing top-quality, educated and efficient Plumbers who have gone on to be very successful. We know what it takes to start out with little to no experience and become qualified, educated and ready for work out in the industry. If you want to become a qualified Plumber then our industry recognised City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course will be your starting point. You will start with the very basics and progress to a comprehensive understanding of domestic plumbing covering both theory and practical sections working with experienced instructors to eventually begin working.

Feel free to call us on 01322 280 202 for any advice and additional information about training to become a Plumber through Plumbing courses. We do not hard sell, cold call or visit your home – We do not employ a Sales Team! We are simply here to provide legitimate training to those who seek it. You cannot beat being able to talk to people who are experienced in something you are looking to do which is why we even encourage aspiring Plumbers to come into our centre unannounced to speak with us in person, gain an understanding of how the process works and how we can help. Simply walk into our office anytime during the week we are open between 8:30 - 4:30 every day! If we can’t offer you what you want, we will tell you and try and redirect you to the best of our ability. We can guide you in the right direction once we know what you are looking to achieve!

Currently here at Able Skills, we are running Plumbing courses, Electrician Courses, Gas courses and Bricklaying courses with the rest of the construction trades planned to return on the 3rd of August! We have everything in place to ensure social distancing and maintain a safe and reliable training centre for both our students and staff in accordance with government guidelines. Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help in any way that we can!

Be careful, rouge Plumbing courses are on the rise!