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#1 2015-11-20 09:34:30
- Bop
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Calling all Plumbers...careers advice
Im just trying to research a website offering trade courses...I have had an interview with them and Ive been put forward to a second interview, but I feel something is slightly off. Those of you in the know or trade can you put the feelers out to colleagues or any one about this company? They do not ask for money up front and appear to know what they're on about but I prefer to get some background on them..
Many thanks
Here's the link
http://www.tradescourses.co.uk/mobile/index.php
#2 2015-11-20 10:01:23
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Re: Calling all Plumbers...careers advice
A trade, typically involves two aspects. College based learning, either by day, or block release and on the job training. I can see the college based learning (the courses listed) How is the work based training done?
Typically both craft and technical trades will serve a 4 year apprenticeship, advanced craft (if they still do it) was an extra year IIRC.
Things have probably changed now though, with skills shortages and what-not. I'm old skool.
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#3 2015-11-20 10:10:28
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Re: Calling all Plumbers...careers advice
The work based training is done through the construction companies they own. But my question is more based around them specifically ie. Experience with them...everything seems legit...but my spider senses are a bit on edge...would like to hear from anyone that knows the organisation..but thanks for the info formby..I believe youre still right about what is required
#4 2015-11-20 10:52:54
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Re: Calling all Plumbers...careers advice
Sorry, my construction knowledge is limited to the US. I will say I sympathize with the onerous process you guys over there have to go through.
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#5 2015-11-20 11:10:15
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Re: Calling all Plumbers...careers advice
I would suggest you look at the Engineering Construction and Industry Training Board (ECITB) website and look at options in the heavy engineering industry sector, especially if you are environmentally aware in the renewable sector, also for longevity the nuclear industry is going to have major opportunities in the construction side and onwards in the next couple of decades in the UK.
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#6 2015-11-21 03:46:58
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Re: Calling all Plumbers...careers advice
Last edited by Harpo (2015-11-21 03:48:21)
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