Career progression working as a plumber!
Here at our training centre we have been giving students the skills and knowledge they need to kick-start a fresh career for almost 20-years! We offer Plumbing courses at all types of levels. We offer everything from the absolute basics with our introductory courses as well as industry-recognised qualifications and even NVQs. So, whether you are an aspiring plumber seeking training or a working plumber with experience looking to further your skills, we have a training option available to suit your goals. Today we want to outline what the process in for a new entrant to the plumbing industry, the training needed to be ready to step foot in the industry and a look at what you could achieve later down the line...
Career progression working as a plumber!
No experience? If you are starting out and confident that you would like to pursue a new career as a plumber then there really is only one option. Our City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing course is the ultimate starting point for anybody with little or no knowledge about the trade. The course is 6-weeks and will teach you to become a plumber from start to finish. This course is suitable for people with a minimum amount of knowledge, as this option and qualification forms the basis of knowledge for all modern domestic plumbing and is therefore an excellent starting point for anyone looking for a career as a Plumber.
You'll learn everything from the essentials like pipe-skills, being able to properly bend and shape copper pipes using the correct equipment with accuracy - To understanding the theory that goes into the daily tasks of a plumber, coving topics like; electrical principles and processes, common plumbing processes, cold water systems, domestic hot water systems, sanitation, central heating systems and more. You will learn these subjects through a real mix of both classroom-based lessons as your instructor conducts seminar like sessions and hands-on practical experience out in our workshops where you will get stuck into the fundamentals of the trade.
What's Next?
Once you have learnt the fundamentals of plumbing you may want to expand your knowledge. For example, you could take on our Water Regulations Course which will give you a useful understanding of the regulations and their application out on the job, this course in particular is aimed at individuals who wish to carry out work with a local water company. Beyond plumbing courses, many plumbers after a few years out in the industry look to learn the trade of Gas - Learning the additional trade means that you are more versatile as a trader and have more opportunities to earn. Both trades go hand-in-hand and many of the skills you'd already know as a professional plumber will map over to Gas work.
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We know that this is a very common path for plumbers to take and therefore we have set-up Qualified Plumber Gas Training Packages - These packages like our Qualified Plumber Gas Training Package 2 are designed to help qualified plumbers learn the trade of gas and to prepare for 'Gas Safe Registration' through 5-weeks of hands-on training learning the necessary skills and knowledge as well as looking at how to put together a portfolio together filled with evidence that you can complete gas work to a good standard and ending with an ACS exam taken here at our centre.
Contact us:
If you would like to learn more about our range of Plumbing courses feel free to give us a call on 01322 280 202 - Over the phone we are happy to provide advice, answer any questions that you have about the training on offer and get you booked onto a course. You can alternatively come and visit our office in person, we have an open-door policy, come and speak with a member of staff unannounced. In person we can secure your place on a training course, even take a guided look around the centre so that you can see for yourself the facilities that we provide and to get a sense of what to expect whilst training with us.
Live too far? We are located in Dartford, Kent on the London & Kent border. If you are interested in Plumbing training courses with us but the commute is putting you off you should know that we have our own accommodation available exclusively to our students. All three of our accommodation properties are located just a short walking distance from our centre. If you are interested a room can be booked for the reasonable price of just £20 per night! - Make sure to contact us ahead of your courses' starting date as spaces are limited!
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