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The plumbing trade: A great opportunity for you!

Plumbers are in demand 3,060 new plumbers are required every year (according to Construction Skills, the Governments skills council for the industry). In 2010 the average hourly rate charged for general plumbing was 30 per hour, the lowest rate was 24 per hour, while the highest was over 70 per hour. There is great opportunity for you to train now for a secure, fulfilling and well paid career - whatever your background. We will train you in the theory and the practical skills for plumbing, heating and ventilating; we will help you achieve the certificates you need to work safely; and most importantly we will help you to find work or start your own business as a domestic plumber. And once you are out working in your new career our tutors are there should you need support, and you will have access to our exclusive NCS community of qualified trade professionals. We have trained 7,500 students for a new career since we started in 1998. Its an endto-end service to get you that new career and we believe it is the best out there.

To find out more, contact New Career Skills. Freephone 0800 037 9908

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Your career as a Plumber.

As a qualified domestic plumber you will enjoy a fulfilling and varied career. It is a challenging, satisfying job which involves high amounts of individual freedom and responsibility. As successful New Career Skills students will tell you, it is also financially very rewarding. If you havent already seen the testimonials and videos from them on our web site - why not take a look? We recognise that we need to deliver you first class training and that we also need to support you once youve graduated, unlocking the value of your training and your new skills. That is why we offer a staged training and support programme theory and certification, practical training and hands-on experience, help finding work or starting your own business, and on going support once you are out working. You will find out how we do this as you read on. And when you have completed your career change programme you will discover the wide range of potential areas in which you can work and some areas where you may want to specialise. Areas of work you can choose from include: Boilers and other appliances Pipe fitting Kitchen installation Sanitary systems Central heating Bathroom design Rainwater, soil and drainage Hot and cold water systems Fault finding and diagnostics

A complete career change programme

New Career Skills delivers a complete programme to give you (1) skills for your new career, (2) help bridging the gap between training and working, (3) support finding work and (4) continued support while you are in work. With our unique approach to re-training we can confidently deliver the results you want heres how:

Blended Learning
Flexible delivery Hands on practical in centre City & Guilds, EAL, BPEC Accredited Training Pass rates over 95%

Career Development
Work experience programme Support finding work Help starting your own business 73% of students start in their new career after training with us*

Ongoing Support
Join the NCS community Exclusive access to jobs Tutors available for advice Career Search continues to support you in work

73% of students start in their new career after training with us*
* 2011 survey of 200 NCS graduates

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What makes New Career Skills different?

New Career Skills was founded in 1998 as a specialist training provider. Recent years have seen New Career Skills expand and in 2008, we were named by the Sunday Times as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in the UK. We believe the secret to our success is delivering a service thats best in class. Established We have trained thousands of successful students We own our training centres, and deliver all training ourselves, using an employed team of tutors, so we can be confident of quality We are an accredited examination centre for City & Guilds, EAL, BPEC and Logic Expert All our course materials are written by experts and lead to industry standard qualifications, accredited by top awarding bodies Our tutors are all qualified and also have real world industry experience Students practise hands-on in specially constructed training bays

Excellent Our tutor to student ratio is typically 1 to 8 We achieve pass rates of over 95% A first re-sit (should you ever need it) is free and you can even retake a weeks practical free Student satisfaction rates are consistently over 95% and we publish these rates on our website every month End-to-end Our fees include everything there are no hidden charges (some other organisations do not include exam fees or retakes or extra weeks training) You receive the services of NCS Career Search help finding employment or starting your own business, plus offers and discounts on vital services and free professional development courses You can join the NCS Community - a free resource centre and a place where you can source work or work alongside other trained NCS graduates already running businesses A tutor is contactable even after you graduate to offer advice while youre working

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How the New Career Skills training programme works for you.
We recognise that some people learn best from books, some in a class and some by doing rather than reading. We try to offer what suits you best. You will train for your new career using our special blended learning approach. The structure is very simple you study a block of theory at home and then you book in for a week of practical hands-on learning at one of our training facilities. We try to offer you maximum flexibility and break everything down into bite size chunks. At the training sessions you will be guided by your tutor and practise hands-on in a safe, controlled environment the theory you have learnt in home study. Because you do the theory at home you do not have to spend days sitting in a classroom. You can get started straight away. You are in control of when you learn and the pace at which you learn. This approach is taken so that you do not have to give up your job until you are ready to become a full-time plumber. How you tutor will support you You will have access to our team of tutors while you learn your theory at home. Later, during your practical weeks in centre, we have around 1 tutor for every 8 students. You will work in a specially designed bay which is a replica of what you will find on a domestic job. As you work through the different practicals each week, your tutor will be at your side, supervising and guiding you through. All tutors have many years handson experience in their relevant industry and also a number of years in education, which means you get the best possible support available, and a lot of common sense advice. At the end of every week we ask our students to rate the quality of tuition they receive in centre. These results are published on our web site. Our tutors consistently achieve satisfaction grades of 95% and above for training style and delivery, helpfulness and friendliness. Even after you have finished your course, our tutors will be available to give you advice while youre working. So if you get stuck when you are out on a job, you can call. Or if you have a big project and you need some guidance, go and see your tutor for a chat first.

To find out more, contact New Career Skills. Freephone 0800 037 9908

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Getting your first job; starting your own business with NCS Career Search.
NCS Career Search is a division of New Career Skills which supports you starting out and growing your new career. Career Search will help you get a job in the plumbing industry or start your own business and, once you are working, it can help you to succeed. NCS Career Search has a dedicated team in centre, a web site www.ncscareersearch.co.uk, and also an exclusive community, MyNCS, to serve you better. Help you will receive from NCS Career Search During your course you will be contacted by your Career Search advisor and right from the start you will be offered advice on preparing your CV, interview technique and creating a business plan (including sales, marketing, finance, staffing issues and legislation). Work experience NCS Access As you progress through your course, subject to availability and on recommendation by your tutor, you may be eligible for the NCS Access programme. This is an opportunity for you undertake work experience with an NCS graduate who is already running a business in your area, and provides a real world environment for you to test out the skills and knowledge you have learnt in your practical sessions. Because we have trained thousands of trade professionals we are in a position to offer this exclusive service to our students. Career Manuals Towards the end of your course you will receive manuals on working as a plumber or setting up your own plumbing business. These manuals contain plans and techniques for starting and growing your business and some invaluable tricks of the trade. You will also be introduced to a range of other opportunities to further your skills, with free workshops on pricing and estimating, renewable technologies and many other courses which may be of use to you. The NCS Career Search web site also gives you access to a range of products and services at exclusive discounts which will be helpful to you in your new career services like web design, financial and legal advice, low cost van hire, insurance discounts, and money off tools and workwear. NCS Community - MyNCS Throughout your course and beyond you will be able to access the NCS community, called MyNCS. Through this community you can keep in touch with the other students you meet while training, and stay in contact even after you graduate, so you can share jobs with them. New Career Skills trains people as electricians, plumbers and in renewable technologies (like solar and heat pumps), so there are plenty of jobs which can be shared amongst the community. Early on if you have a large job you may wish to share it with a more experienced NCS graduate, who can give you a few pointers as you start out. Job opportunities are also posted on the community and there is a library of materials you can download for free and use in your business, including quote sheets, sample contracts, customer satisfaction forms, marketing materials and financial planning templates. NCS Career Search is an important part of your career change programme. Its services are only possible because we have been delivering trades training for so many years and can draw upon the experience of people who have successfully completed our programme and are now running new businesses. It is a unique and vital ingredient in your success. Visit the web site www.ncscareersearch.co.uk to find out more.

To find out more, contact New Career Skills. Freephone 0800 037 9908

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Successful students!
Sainsburys buyer to successful plumber Charlie worked for seven years as a buyer for Sainsburys. I found the course really good with loads to learn, I got on really well with the tutors which helps as they give you lots of hints and tips. Charlie has now successfully set up his own company, CAJ Plumbing and Property Maintenance.

Postman really delivers Mark Henton was working as a postman in London. He had to find a course he could fit around his work schedule, as he would need to remain a postman to fund the course. The New Career Skills programme, offered Mark this flexibility. Almost immediately Mark found contract work with Southampton City Council. Mark now works for a large plumbing firm in Bournemouth. From work stress to a brighter future Previously a Mechanical Engineer, Mick found the New Career Skills course on the internet. When selecting his course, it was extremely important to him that it should lead to a nationally recognised qualification, such as City & Guilds or NVQ. With over 10,000 worth of orders and work already secured, Mick says: The qualification is an integral part of the package; I would certainly recommend the course to others. Now youre cooking Gary Ribeck has been a plumber for over three years, having previously been a chef. No two days are ever the same and I enjoy the challenges that my new career has brought me.My course tutors were extremely knowledgeable and are happy to take calls even after I qualified - they are very relaxed and helpful.In fact, I spoke to one so often that we joked that he spoke to me more than to his own wife! Mum to plumber Gillian Robert was made redundant as a teacher, but seized the opportunity to try something new. She now runs her own business, The Lady Plumber, My friends really like the idea of me being a female plumber, they think that its a good business idea because a lot of women feel more comfortable with a female plumber in their house, especially if theyre on their own.

Tapping into his talent Jonathan Blaize turned his life around when he gave up getting into trouble, became a dad and got a trade, I used to be on street corners doing nothing, now Im going into shops and handing out my business cards and people are impressed. Thats because of New Career Skills.

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What you need to do next...

The plumbing shortage provides an opportunity for those who want a well-paid, secure and fulfilling career. New Career Skills has helped many people like you into the plumbing industry who are now very successful. Remember, you dont need any previous experience or qualifications. Some successful New Career Skills students left school at 16 with no qualifications, others went to university - whatever your age or background it does not matter. The single most important factor in making the break into the industry is your determination to succeed. Many people before you have done it, and didnt think they were capable. See if a career change is for you by calling New Career Skills and speaking to a Course Advisor.

We can answer all your questions about the course, your new career, qualifications, job prospects, work experience and support.

Call New Career Skills free on 0800 037 99 08

NCS worked for them: now make NCS work for you!

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