Avoid the gig-economy and become a self-employed plumber!
One trade that is particularly well suited for self-employment is the trade of plumbing. Sounds good doesn't it... avoiding the typical gig jobs and becoming your own boss! Well, the first step is getting some quality training, depending on your skill level we have specific courses to help you get there, if you are looking for a fresh start, want to get into plumbing but have no experience then we recommend our Introduction to Plumbing course - if you are an experienced plumber but you are looking to gain some more qualifications the possibly an NVQ is the next step.
Able Skills Plumbing Courses
Some statistics have come to light today regarding how people seek a plumber when in need. According to these statistics, only 4.65% of the public would contact their water supplier (e.g Thames Water). 17.5% of the public search online - this is a great way for you to find custom as a self-employed plumber, get a website, social media or a youtube channel together and advertise yourself! Making money has never been easier than right now - the endless opportunities of the internet are here to stay so take advantage! The survey also depicts that 50% of people simply take recommendations from friends and family so make sure to carry out work correctly, act friendly and ensure that you build a good reputation in your local area and you are bound to succeed!
Plumbers are always needed, now more than ever! A good aspect of the trade is that you are always in demand - Self-employed earnings have risen on average for plumbers! Recent statistics show that overall in the UK self-employed contractors are earning a great living. The data outlines the earnings of around £59,000 annually - which puts these workers in the top 6% of households by income.
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Expand your skillset:
Another great way to gain more traction as a self-employed plumber is to offer gas work...this may sound daunting, learn a whole new trade? But the two are very similar in a lot of respects - from working with pipes to boilers to heating appliances, the tools and everything merges across well...that is why you may have noticed many plumbers also offering heating or gas work additionally.
Here at Able Skills, we know that this is a typical path that plumbers go down and subsequently we have devised specific Qualified Plumber Gas Training Packages for that exact reason! This 5-week long Gas course is essential training and assessment for qualified plumbers looking to gain access to the Gas Industry. We are a Bpec accredited training facility and upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a Bpec Gas Foundation Certificate which will make you eligible to undertake ACS assessments!
How do I become Gas Safe Registered?
An ACS will need to be completed before you are eligible for Gas Safe registration and this is a requirement for all operatives involved in the installation, maintenance and servicing of domestic gas appliances and pipe-work installations. Also, every Gas Safe registered business renews their registration on an annual basis and updates their qualifications every 5 years, meaning you will need to refresh your memory on gas safety every 5-years! You can apply online, they have made it as simple and easy as possible - applying costs around £362 - do not try to avoid becoming registered because ultimately you will be found out!
More information:
If you would like some more details about plumbing courses or any other training then get involved and enrol by calling our office on 01322 280 202. Alternatively, you can come to our office - we have an open policy meaning that we welcome potential candidates to come into our office, we will show around our training centre and answer any questions you may have. We will advise you on the best routes to becoming a professional in the trade and the options available to you in terms of plumbing training or any other courses that we run. We are located in Dartford, just a short walk away from the local train station:
K5, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford DA1 5BS
Our Plumbing and Gas Training Courses Come With World Wide Industry Recognised Accreditation!
