It was easy; a boiler, an indirect cylinder with an immersion heater, an expansion tank in the loft, a few radiators and some copper pipe and electric cable followed by a quick call to your best mate for some assistance – sorted!
Boy, have times changed, just go down to B&Q or Wickes and you’ll see a mind boggling array of copper pipes, plastic pipes, flexible pipes, Yorkshire fittings, plastic fittings, welded fittings, push fittings etc. If that were not enough you’ve got to get to grips with Combi systems, Vented and Unvented systems and when you’ve understood the difference and why you should have one or the other you need to size tanks, understand the zoned heating controls and let’s not forget the regulations; phew!
If you’re going to do this for a living rather than simply to save money on your own system you need to be able to quote and to be competitive. To do this successfully, you will need to understand all of the above. Why use an expensive piece of copper tube with a Yorkshire compression fitting when you can use a plastic pipe with a push fit; not just much quicker but much cheaper! If you don’t understand the options for different systems and equipment, you’ll have a very brief and somewhat wet career indeed.
Fortunately, there is help available for people who want to change their careers and become a professional plumber; a job that is consistently ranked in the top 3 for satisfaction and earnings when surveys are undertaken from time to time.
There are many courses to choose from that will help you to realise your ambitions. Just be sure to choose one that gives you flexibility, value for money and above all the industry recognised qualifications you will need to follow your trade. For example, every credible plumber should be properly qualified and be able to legally install a power or electric shower or modify a ring main and install spotlights for a kitchen renovation etc. They should also be qualified to work on Unvented systems and ideally be Gas Safe registered so they can offer a complete service. Choose carefully and choose wisely, your career depends on it.
Trade Qualified deliver a range of City & Guilds Plumbing courses and Electrician training as well as Gas Safe training courses for new entrants and engineers and fitters who want to re-register following an expired CORGI or Gas Safe registration. All courses are run in purpose designed centres located in the north, the midlands and the south of England.
If you are interested in becoming an electrician, plumber or Gas Safe Registered fitter or engineer, visit www.tradequalified.co.uk for more information. I highly recommend visiting here for more info about Electrician training Courtesy of: best article submission software
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