If you're thinking of switching careers, it's helpful to imagine what your day-to-day tasks may look like. To help you get started, we've put together an example of what a day in the life of a gas engineer might look like. 

No two working days are ever the same in the life of a gas engineer, but through our years of expertise, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect. So, without further ado, welcome to a day in the life of a gas engineer!

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A job in the skilled trades sector is a great way to start a rewarding and exciting career. The skilled trades provides essential services for society to run smoothly and effectively - when you start a trade course with Access Training, you could be a part of that!

Without further ado, here's why the skilled trades are important.

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As a trainee plumber, it's hard to know where to start or where to do your research. It's an incredibly exciting and rewarding trade to get stuck into, but it is also very complex and you will have to do some extra research.

To make life easier for plumbing students and trainees, we've put together our top 5 plumbing resources to help you start your career journey on the right foot. 

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If you're searching for jobs in trade that pay well, you're in luck. In the UK, there are an abundance of trade jobs available that offer rewarding salaries. Some even pay up to £45,355 per year!

In this blog, we've put together 10 of the highest paying trade jobs so you can start a trade job you love without worrying about your financial income.

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Skilled trade jobs are in more demand than ever due to multiple societal issues, such as the UK housing crisis and a nationwide skills shortage due to the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read on to find out what trade is most in demand in the UK, and why.

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When you learn to become a plumber with one of our plumbing courses, you open up multiple opportunities to upskill your career and you can even progress into senior or managerial plumbing jobs through gaining transferable skills.

So, if you'd like to become a plumber but you're not sure whether it's right for you, we've put together the top 5 plumbing skills you will need to start a rewarding and exciting career as a plumbing engineer. 

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Changing careers and investing in further education can be scary. Demitri was a PE teacher before choosing to become a gas engineer with Access Training and hasn’t looked back since. We sat down with Demitri to find out more about how Access Training has changed his life. 

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Am I too old to start an apprenticeship at 40?

No, of course not! It’s never too late to take on a new challenge and switch up your career. All you need to start an adult apprenticeship is a willingness to learn and a passion for your chosen subject. Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for everyone, regardless of age.

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