A Hot Future With City & Guilds Plumbing Courses!
Why Not Make The Change And Develop A Plumbing Career?
Plumbers are always in demand throughout the UK whatever the time of year. Commercial work might be harder to find, but householders easily make up for the shortfall. We're always hearing of people who've had challenges finding a professional to sort out their plumbing emergencies. Plus of course even the DIY experts need a professional plumber when it comes to fitting a new bathroom suite. All of which means that re-training for a plumbing career could provide you with a very secure future.
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Once you've learned the necessary skills and understand the systems you'll be working on, the sky's the limit! We've put together a very comprehensive free E-Book that will tell you everything you need to know about the different training routes into industry.
As there are so many colleges and training courses out there, it will help to put things into perspective. Click now for your free e-book, and get a balanced view of what's needed. Then get back onto this website and go to any of the retraining sites that appear on this page. You could put it in your Favourites file to make it easier to find again.
Become Your Own Boss
One of the most appealing things about retraining to become a plumber (or any other tradesperson for that matter) is the idea of being self-employed.
It's true to say that just about all those who enter the industry as adults start working for themselves very quickly. When you look at the kind of jobs that are around for anyone who's got a decent work ethic, it's a sensible move.
As time goes on, most of your work should come as a result of recommendations from others - always ask for referrals. Your technical skills will be gained through study and practical application, but you might also need to polish up your people skills.
Getting along well with just one person may lead to many lucrative contracts. Remembering to treat other people and their homes with respect will pay dividends down the road.
More often than not, plumbers in the commercial environment are employed to work a maximum forty hour week. Domestic plumbers are best not to restrict themselves too rigidly though. It can be quite difficult for some people to stay at home during the day waiting for a plumber, which means they're sometimes prepared to pay more for evening call-outs.
Ongoing Security of Income
As a qualified plumber you can have a job for life, which will provide security and a good income for you and your family. You'll find the work rewarding - people are always grateful when you fix their problems or make life easier for them. There's also a lot of variety, as you work in different homes with different clients. Plus you get to choose to work you take on.
If you're planning to run your own business, you'll need to get a feel for how to do good quotes. Which means covering all your overheads so you don't lose money. Although it can be a bit daunting at first, most plumbers get the hang of it pretty quickly. Look for training companies that help out with this.
How Can I Get Started?
Whether you opt to attend an FE college full-time, or study part-time with a commercial company, you'll need to qualify in certain C&G certifications. Young trainee plumbers in their teens tend to go for work experience as well as college to get practical NVQ certifications as well. But more mature career changers like to hang onto their old jobs whilst they study part-time. It's the private training companies that tend to attract mature entrants, because they service their needs better. Their fees will be higher, but in the long run they're more cost effective for the person looking to work for themselves in a predominantly domestic environment.
Additional Skills
Any decent training programme will equip you for plumbing work in domestic properties. Most colleges also offer additional skills training which you could consider if you want to offer a bigger package to your customers. Additional skills could be in plastering or tiling, basic electrical work or energy efficiency.
It's a big positive to have several strings to your bow. Everything you take on will be more lucrative. You won't have to work around plasterers or electricians timetables if you can do small jobs yourself.
To sum up, if you're seeking a new career in a popular and well-paid sector, with job satisfaction and long-term security, you could just find your ideal work is plumbing.
