At Access Training, over 70% of our students successfully qualify as electricians while juggling full-time work commitments. This might seem daunting at first, but with the right approach and guidance, you can achieve your career goals while maintaining your current work schedule.
Here’s the process most of our students followed:
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If you're looking to start your career in the skilled trades industry, you've probably come across the term 'NVQ Qualification'. An NVQ qualification is a vocational qualification, providing you with all the practical and physical skills that your future employer will be looking for. Whether you choose to become a gas engineer, an electrician, a plumber, and much more!
An NVQ is different to any other qualification as it is entirely work based (also known as competence-based), as you will be assessed on your ability to perform certain tasks in your chosen field. So, is a NVQ qualification worth it? Let's find out...
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So you've decided that you would like to be a plumber, you've taken a quick look at the courses that we have to offer, and you've decided on the course that's most suited to you and the level of qualification you think you may require. But let us take a moment and explain to you in more detail what qualifications you need to fulfil your ambition and become a fully qualified plumber.
The minimum qualification that you need to become a plumber is the City & Guilds 6035 Level 2 Diploma in Domestic Plumbing. This qualification allows you carry out various domestic jobs, such as fixing taps, unclogging pipes, etc. If you complete our Essential Plumbing Course then you will gain this qualification. The City & Guilds 6035 is ideal if you are just entering the plumbing industry and would like to work alongside or become a domestic plumber.
If you would like to work on a large building site, or for a larger plumbing firm (e.g. British Gas or AA), you will first need to earn your NVQ Level 2. If you have no prior experience in the plumbing industry, don’t worry. Here at Access Training, we have developed two courses that are designed specifically for the absolute beginner - we'll train you up to become a fully qualified plumber in next to no time!
Professional Plumbing Course
Our Professional Plumbing Course will help you gain 4 industry-recognised qualifications:
- City & Guilds 6035 Level 2 Plumbing
- City & Guilds 6189-57 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
- Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate
- WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) Certificate
These qualifications will allow you to enter the plumbing industry with a varied skill set, allowing you take on a variety of work. In addition to completing jobs for domestic clients, you will also be qualified to work on larger sites and for large plumbing companies, such as British Gas.
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Premier Plumbing Course
Our Premier Plumbing Course is Access Training's most comprehensive course for aspiring plumbers. If you wish to become a fully-qualified plumber, we advise you to enrol in this course.
If you complete this course, you will not only become a skilled plumber, you will also become a qualified gas engineer. Our Premier course includes the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds 6035 Level 2 Plumbing
- City & Guilds 6189-57 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
- Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate
- WRAS Certificate
- Part P Domestic Electrical Installer
- ACS Gas Certificate
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Entering the plumbing industry with these qualifications will set you apart from the competition, either in a job interview or if you decide to embark on a career as a self-employed plumber.
If you are already working as a plumber (maybe you have taken our Essential Plumbing Course or completed some work experience with an employer) then you can also undertake you NVQ Level 2 through Access Training.
If you are interested in becoming a fully qualified plumber, get in touch now to discuss your options with Access Training.
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Get your NVQ Level 2 Diploma in a matter of weeks!
Tradespeople who carry out work on-site in the UK are required to hold an NVQ Level 2 Diploma for their chosen trade. However, the NVQ qualification is notoriously difficult to achieve; in order to pass, candidates must complete a portfolio of their work, complete with photographs, storyboards, and witness testimonials.
Completing a standard NVQ Level 2 course can take many months, making it quite a troublesome hurdle to overcome. Many budding tradesmen and women, particularly those with families and/or full-time jobs, simply don't have time to put in the necessary work. However, there is a way around this problem:
fast track NVQ courses from Access Training Academies!
Why should you do a fast-track NVQ with Access Training?
Our industry experience allows us to guide learners through the entire NVQ Level 2 process in a matter of weeks, not months. After a brief interview (which allows us to assess your current skill level and plan your NVQ course accordingly), we will help you to gather the requisite evidence, complete your portfolio, and gain that all-important diploma within the shortest possible timeframe.
Our NVQ Level 2 courses are designed for people who already have some experience in their chosen field, but would like to gain a qualification so that they can work on-site, or start their own business quickly! If you're a novice looking for training from the ground up, we highly recommend you take a look at our essential courses. All of our essential courses are designed for beginners who have no or limited knowledge of their chosen trade.
What fast-track NVQ Level 2 courses do you offer?
Here at Access Training, we offer a number of fast-track NVQ level 2 courses in plastering, plumbing, and carpentry.
Contact us now to learn more about them! Whether you're interested in NVQ Level 2 carpentry, NVQ Level 2 plumbing, or NVQ Level 2 plastering, we have a fast-track course to suit you. Take a look at our different fast-track NVQ level 2 courses using the buttons below:
If you're not quite ready for the NVQ assessment just yet, don't worry - we offer a wide range of trade courses for learners of all levels. We even provide
live online training, so you can begin mastering your trade from the comfort of your own home! So, if you're ready to start a new career...