Plumbing

Posted by Alix Bedford, on Fri 14 Feb 2014 07:54pm

I have over 10 years experience in plumbing and heating. I was trained for 6 years by an ex British Gas engineer. I'm very confident and good at my job. My current situation is that the chap i worked with has now retired so I'm unemployed. I want to do my plumbing and heating but cant afford to get my qualification and need them to get employed with a plumbing company. My question is, Would a plumbing company take me on without my qualifications.

Edward Thompson

Fri 14 Feb 2014 08:22pm

Hi Alix although qualifications are important these days it's still only a piece of paper and is no match for relevant site experience, it would be worth contacting a local college to see what they can do to help you gain a qualification. It sounds like you were working for an experienced plumber for sometime, has he got any contacts who might take you on? What about trade contacts you have built up yourself? If you have got the skills to do the job, i'm sure someone will take you on it's just a matter of keep trying. Experienced tradesmen can be assessed on site to gain an NVQ. Hope this helps.Ed

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Rafal Kaczynski

Fri 14 Feb 2014 08:24pm

Hi Alix If you can proof them that you have worked as plumber it should not be a problem. I would suggest to get formal letter from previous employer Regards and good luck Rafal

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Robert Bennett

Sun 16 Feb 2014 09:55am

Hi Alix We are a Heating and Plumbing company called Bennett Gas Services and would consider a trainee but only if they live within 3 miles of our office in Bromley South London Regards Rob Bennett

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