Im looking to change jobs, there is an 8 weeks course on it do you think i could start a business up in plumbing after that period. Is there any plumbers who could give me some advice on courses or any other info.
2006-09-21 23:28:24 · 11 answers · asked by jeff 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
No you wont be ready. There is no way you could leaen everything in 8 weeks.
Try phoning companys after to see if the need an apprentice.
2006-09-21 23:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by scragette2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good plumbing is about experience.
It would be best to start with simple jobs - tap replacements etc. There is still money in that so should be OK for you.
Its impossible to say whether 8 weeks is enough time because we don't know your starting point. I can change central heating systems and plumb out a house, but I wouldn't say I was a plumber - that'd take years and seeing many job situations.
8 weeks Is not enough to be a good plumber, or even an average plumber. But it might be enough time to get you through the basics.
2006-09-21 23:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 8 weeks you will know some basics and you might be ready to start training as an apprentice. You have to be an apprentice for 3 years before you can even get your license in Mass. You can't go out and start a plumbing business without a license, you can only plumb under someone with one. It's a great career if you enjoy the work!
2006-09-21 23:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by can'tgo55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not aim higher and do the nine week course in open heart and brain surgery. Or the study at home to be an astronaut correspondence course.
Proper training takes proper time. An eight week course would not even qualify you to carry a plumbers tools for him/her!
As said above, if you are serious, contact plumbers local to you and seek their advice/ training! Expect shite money whilst you train and expect to be training for at least three years.
Sorry there is no quick fix, if that is what you want try a career in something else (government for example).
2006-09-21 23:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plumbers in the USA are licensed and have to have the skills to pass the exams. Also you would have to serve the apprentice time to be able to open your own shop. Plumbing is not a profession for idiots.
2006-09-22 00:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A course provides the theory and some practice. The real learning comes when you start working. Things change. How fast you learn and how quick you change will determine the success or otherwise. Branch out if you can when young. Your ability to change sometimes diminishes with time. Good Luck (also needed sometimes!)
2006-09-22 00:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by Tom Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been looking into this as well, these courses will only only show the basics, you will gain more from on job experience (time served), the best courses are the college courses, they run for about 2/3 years and can help with job placements to gain site experience. the short courses are more available but cost more and not as informative. the college courses have a bit of a waiting list.
2006-09-21 23:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the Plumber's Union about certified courses.
2006-09-21 23:36:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to do an accredited course which means you get a recognised certificate or diploma of practice. Always wise to consider being Corgi trained/registered as it opens up a whole range of Gas related work which would otherwise be off limits to you.
2006-09-21 23:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by bumbleboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch out for low quality high pressure schools that teach technical skills Many times u r better off going to yr local community college that is accredited and well known and take classes there. The other ones are vultures and fly by night scams often.
2006-09-21 23:58:18 · answer #10 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋