Question: Plumbing Training qualifications?
I’d like some more information on becoming a qualified plumber if anyone can help. I’m a 29 Yr old female looking to return to work after a long break from work raising children. I’d like to train to become a plumber, or at least have a go at seeing if I’m cut out for it. I Cant see myself in a typical “womans” working environment, but I’m worried that plumbing may be a “mans world” were I’ll struggle to get taken Seriously. Looking online there seems to be a lot of expensive courses that I’m presuming are not worth the paper there written on, Cant see How its possible to train as a plumber from home and dont want to fork out money and time with nothing to show at the end of it. What would be the route I’d need to take, i imagine school leavers would do college / y.t.s, but surely these people are looking for cheap labour whilst training so wouldnt accept anyone older. Whilst at home I’ve been a bit of a, have a go at anything diy enthusiast, I’ve moved radiators, Replaced taps and a few other basics without problems so not a complete novice. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance x
Answer:
Answer by Huge
You cannot learn plumbing properly from a book/computer much of it is skill based and that has to be practiced and experienced over time. You can learn the basics of it as a vocational skill at a local college or join a training course run by the industry but you have to pay for both and attend the training sessions. As there were stories of plumbers earning lots of money a few years ago there are loads of private companies offering training courses and many are a complete rip-off. Anyway those days are gone now so do not waste your money my advice is to contact a local further education college and take a course there
