I want to learn plumbing, but where?

[veedee]

Hi guys,

I have the whole summer off and I would like to learn some plumbing during this time.

I would like to know of some recommended courses that can teach me basic/intermediate elements of the trade.

please offer your suggestions

I am also interested in tiling, decorating, roofing... basically anything DIY related.

 

[DeltaT2]

Where are you based STD?? B&Q are offering short courses in some areas for DaftyDIYers in & aroiund Glasgow. I'm not sure about other areas of the country though??

The one near me, they do them in this training area, right next to the Tradepoint counter & this training area has very large windows, so you can see everything that's going on. What a laugh you get when you're waiting to get served at the counter. They were doing Plastering the other evening, the place was in an uproar!! This old dear was covered in Plaster, there was more on her than the wall!! They didn't even have boiler suits on??

Me & my mate are making a point of going in there nexet week, they're doing Plumbing, it's gonna be a right laff!!!

There's one Joiner got an on-line Blog about it, photos and everything!!

 

[dcawkwell]

Hi guys,

I have the whole summer off and I would like to learn some plumbing during this time.

I would like to know of some recommended courses that can teach me basic/intermediate elements of the trade.

please offer your suggestions

I am also interested in tiling, decorating, roofing... basically anything DIY related.

Good DIY book would be good start.
Tiling etc are all fairly basic. Only one that requires skill and practise is
plastering.

 

[DeltaT2]

Aye right DC, that's why most Plasterers are braindead morons.....Dohhh!!
And most of the DaftyDIYers are on here looking for advice when they've completely f.cked up their Plumbing system!!!

 

[Nige F]

Aye right DC, that's why most Plasterers are braindead morons.....Dohhh!!
!!!

Glad you said "most"

 

[subman101]

Veedee - what is the purpose of you wanting to learn these skills? Are you renovating your own house or looking for a career in the building trade?

 

[HERTS P&D]

He's looking to nick more of our work and will be back on here asking questions.

Where's Push Fit Naz?

Andy

 

[subman101]

Think Naz does the demos for the sheds

 

[Agile]

Where's Push Fit Naz?

His time is totally occupied ridding Coventry of over charging cowboys!

It was a little amusing to me when he complained that his quotation for fitting a bathroom was so high the landlords almost laughed at him.

Tony

 

[veedee]

thanks for the replies

I live in London if that helps

I will get the DIY book and look out for B&Q sessions...

Does anyone have any other suggestions

 

[subman101]

As asked previously - what do you need it for?

 

[Agile]

"Having the whole summer off" would usually mean he is a schoolboy or student!

I would be suggesting he should be concentrating on his studies!