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Title: apprenticeship
Post by miniegg on Jun 10^th, 2005, 8:25pm

im looking for an apprenticeship in the hemel/watford area does anyone have any suggestions on how to get one??

thanks in advance

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by billythekid on Jun 10^th, 2005, 9:20pm

I've been getting a lot of enquiries about apprenticeships recently, many of whom I would love to take on, I just dont have the work to support it. I think the best way in to the trade is to apply to as many potential employers as possible, show enthusiasm, all the normal stuff you would do when looking for a job. Do some research into the field too, try to find out some things about what the job entails. Hell even offer to work for free on a trial or something if you are really interested.

Why do you want an apprenticeship in plumbing is the question you need to ask yourself. In fact it's the question I am asking you! lol

Personally I can't wait to get the hell out of it(interview and police driving test next week!!) and wouldn't encourage anyone to believe the hype re: pay etc.

btk

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by miniegg on Jun 11^th, 2005, 9:53pm

yeah good point thanks

ive been around and put my cv in some local plumbers merchants and applied for a short plumbing course at collage. is it worth phoning some local companys??

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by billythekid on Jun 11^th, 2005, 10:12pm

sure, it cant hurt, and they will keep your details on file just in case...

btk

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by thescruff on Jun 11^th, 2005, 11:45pm

would be nice if miniegg gave us a bit more background history.

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by miniegg on Jun 12^th, 2005, 12:57am

well i'm in sixth form just finished my exams and i'm looking to leave i've wanted to get into plumbing after my GCSE's but the collage courses were full. like i say am applieing for a short collage course and i can't wait. i spoke to conexections but they were usless, I have had experience on building sites with my uncle whos a qulified plumber , i thoroughly enjoyed the site work, i think its was a laugh and i also learned what different tools are for and how to use them.

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by CWatters on Jun 12^th, 2005, 9:22am

If you really get stuck try offering to work for one of the better local firms for two weeks "just for the experience" (eg unpaid). Then you can say you have some experience on your future applications, probably even get a reference out of it. I did something similar (ok it was 27 years ago) with an electricians and was surprised to find I got paid at the end of the two weeks. They also accepted me back for a further 8-10 weeks in the college breaks.

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by Agile on Sep 6^th, 2005, 12:58am

I dont know if miniegg ever found a job but the spelling of the postings here leave something to be desired!

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by Chaddy on Sep 6^th, 2005, 12:44pm

Quote:

author=Agile link=board=DIYp;num=1118431507;start=0#7 date=09/06/05 at 00:58:20]I dont know if miniegg ever found a job but the spelling of the postings here leave something to be desired!

Surely you mean leaves!!! and on the postings

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by JerryD on Sep 6^th, 2005, 8:06pm

Stop calling him Shirley :P

Title: Re: apprenticeship
Post by Chaddy on Sep 6^th, 2005, 8:17pm

Sorry is that another spelling mistake ;D ;D