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Plumbing Apprentice/Training
kidbrookeaddick
Posts: 1,052
Hi guys,
Just wondered if anyone knows of any good companies currently looking for plumbing apprentices or knownof any good training facilities that dont charge the earth. I have been applying to balfour beatty etc but wondered if a smaller business might be a better route. I am 24 so still qualify for most apprenticeships but also qualify for for the adult learning loan.
I recently left my job as a department manager in retail and realise that i want to follow my dream of working in the trades.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks
Just wondered if anyone knows of any good companies currently looking for plumbing apprentices or knownof any good training facilities that dont charge the earth. I have been applying to balfour beatty etc but wondered if a smaller business might be a better route. I am 24 so still qualify for most apprenticeships but also qualify for for the adult learning loan.
I recently left my job as a department manager in retail and realise that i want to follow my dream of working in the trades.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Many thanks
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Bexley college run a course and have a fairly good track record of getting people on to apprenticeships. You'll likely be learning with a load of 16/17 year olds though! In my experience most people have an "in" into these kind of jobs. If you can support yourself through training for approx 2 years the college route will get you qualified and give you an opportunity to network etc. Course fees are in the region of 1-2 thousand less I think if you 'sign on'.
Steer clear of these 2 week intensive courses etc. They are scams essentially.
Your best bet IMO would be to apply for traineeship/apprenticeship roles at British gas/Thames water/national grid and go from there although literally thousands will be applying.
Good luck though!
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Good trade that, good luck mate0
