http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl - The HIP Student forum en-us The HIP Student forum Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:46:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1279013025/0#0 The HIP Student forum/General Chat http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1279013025/0#0 Hello everybody this is Clarke new to the forum , hope u all welcome me <img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1277498978/0#0 The HIP Student forum/Finding a job http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1277498978/0#0 hi, i have just done my level 2 technical certificate and i tried applying to loads of plumbing companies, i only recieved 3 replies from 66 letters, with a cv and a self addressed envelope in each letter. i am now thinking of working for myself, i feel confident in doing this and i feel like i am ready, but i dont know what is the legal requirement to start working self employed in plumbing, i am sure i read somewhere that you have to be NVQ level 3 trained, but i was wondering if anybody knows any different. cheers<br />jase http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242909112/2#2 The HIP Student forum/GOLA http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1242909112/2#2 Can i just add to this post as i am nearly completed on my level 2 technical certificate. the reason why the questions are not what you revised is because<br />1. the city and guilds do not give these questions out, so the Heinemanns book that you use to learn from is only what they have as information and not what city and guilds have.<br />2. the heinemanns books are being replaced this year 2010 and so they should be updated to include a lot more information, i think they are coming out july 2010<br /><br />because some bloke somewhere decided to change things the students suffer, including all these changes to the names and the units of the NVQ's http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1265231546/1#1 The HIP Student forum/GOLA http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1265231546/1#1 Yes I've passed all ine thus far have 6 left to do...I also find it odd that you can't find out which ones are wrong!....Good luck with the rest http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1270903436/0#0 The HIP Student forum/Finding a job http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1270903436/0#0 Hi Plumbers, I'm currently 17 Years old nearly going on 18 and I'm nearly finish my Technical Certificate Level 2 6129 and looking for a placement to work towards my NVQ Level 2. Preferably I'm looking for a full time job basically (permanent or temporary) , I have a strong knowledge of the industry as I already have a BTEC in Construction Level 1 which i did back in school. I'm looking for work in all London areas, willing to travel anywhere in London and also i have my own tools if that helps &nbsp;<img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> Please help me out if you have any work going or you might know someone whos looking for someone in my position. Please don't hesitate to contact me on : 07889 464683<br /><br />Also I have my own tools if that helps &nbsp;<img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you pros!<br /><br /> http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1270903348/0#0 The HIP Student forum/Finding a job http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1270903348/0#0 Hi Plumbers, I'm currently 17 Years old nearly going on 18 and I'm nearly finish my Technical Certificate Level 2 6129 and looking for a placement to work towards my NVQ Level 2. Preferably I'm looking for a full time job basically (permanent or temporary) , I have a strong knowledge of the industry as I already have a BTEC in Construction Level 1 which i did back in school. I'm looking for work in all London areas, willing to travel anywhere in London and also i have my own tools if that helps &nbsp;<img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> Please help me out if you have any work going or you might know someone whos looking for someone in my position. Please don't hesitate to contact me on : 07889 464683<br /><br />Also I have my own tools if that helps &nbsp;<img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /><br /><br />Thank<br /><br /> http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1267222912/1#1 The HIP Student forum/General Chat http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1267222912/1#1 same as me man but got lots of free tools &nbsp;<img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" title="Smiley" /> http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1267391117/1#1 The HIP Student forum/Top tips http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1267391117/1#1 As far as I'm aware there should be no problem using compression fittings, they've got to be able to stand quite a lot of pressure for various situations, <br /><br />and compression fittings are fine with plastic pipe, provided you remember the inserts of-course &nbsp;<img src="http://hipstudent.co.uk/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" title="Grin" /> http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1256999262/1#1 The HIP Student forum/Revision Help http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1256999262/1#1 hi taffs<br />herms here what is your course then http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1264962315/2#2 The HIP Student forum/General Chat http://hipstudent.co.uk/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1264962315/2#2 i got it also for free got 2 copy's for some reason, but the DVD is OK a few good tips on basic plumbing and maintenance work