Why is becoming a plumber a great plan in 2020?
There is never a bad time to take up a trade, especially one like plumbing that is not going anywhere...Plumbing is a skill that is here for the long run, it will always be needed, now more than ever with the growing population across the planet the opportunities are endless. Here at Able Skills we have been teaching this trade and providing plumbing courses for more than 10+ years! There is no better place to gain the knowledge and practical skills to become a proficient plumber. Even if you have absolutely no experience we can start from the basics and help you at every stage towards becoming a professional.
You can now earn a great living as a qualified Plumber.
How much do plumbers make?
This is obviously a question that is on everyone's mind when they are looking at beginning on the path towards a new career. The current average for plumbers is sitting around £32,000 but it is highly dependent on the type of work that you are doing. For those who work for themselves, you can see much higher earnings than this and ultimately there is no limit to the amount you can make, some plumbers even earn around £200,000 per year!
How are the hours?
It is estimated that a plumber usually works 37-40 hours a week. However, the self-employed often find that their working hours are much longer. Even though installations and repairs might be done in a traditional working week, plumbers are sometimes ‘on call’ for emergencies so they may be called out at night or during the weekend.
No experience? If you have limited or no experience in the world of plumbing then we recommend that you fist take on our Introduction to Plumbing course - The course is a total of 5-days...During which you will learn the fundamentals of the trade - The course is entirely hands-on and is ideal for anyone looking to learn basic domestic plumbing but additionally can act as a great taster course for anyone who is considering Plumbing qualifications and a career as a Plumber. You will learn the following topics:
- Plumbing systems and fittings
- Soldering techniques
- Jointing, bending and pressure testing copper tube
- Dealing with valves, taps, cisterns
- Plumbing pipework
The course will cover all of the obvious issues that can arise within a domestic property in an attempt to teach you how to deal with certain things but more importantly, will provide guidance on when/if you really do need to call out a Plumber.
Now...After completing this course / if you have some previous experience then the course that you are looking for is our City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing course which is the perfect starting point for aspiring plumbers. If you want to become a qualified Plumber then this industry recognised entry level 2 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 to enable you to work successfully as a Plumber.
Additional Information:
If you are looking for some more information regarding the Plumbing courses talked about throughout this article then do not hesitate to get in contact with an Able Skills representative, you can do this by... Calling: 01322 280 202 / Emailing: info@ableskills.com / Or simply coming into our office, we have an open policy - meaning we welcome candidates to come in look around our training centre, ask questions and generally we will guide you towards the best options when looking to become a professional with the help of our plumbing courses!
Find us at:
K5, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford DA1 5BS
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