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Kallum, the engineer I am shadowing, is very helpful. He has good all-around knowledge and is very friendly. I appreciate all the help he has given me. The overall experience has been good.

Lee Williams

The Problem

After many years of window cleaning, Lee decided he was ready for a career change. He wanted to spend less time working outside in the unpredictable UK weather, and avoid wet and windy conditions in the winter months. In need of a new challenge, Lee embarked on his journey to becoming a fully qualified gas safe engineer.

The Solution

In order to successfully complete his Gas Training course with Brookhouse, he was required to attend a 40-day placement, where he shadowed experienced heating engineers and gained experience in a range of tasks required to sit his gas exams and qualify. 

Lee carried out his placement with Plumbcare who have recently joined forces with Brookhouse Gas Training. By providing Plumbcare with the early opportunity to nurture talent and assess students’ suitability, Brookhouse Training gives them the opportunity to potentially prepare candidates for permanent employment in the future. Read more about our collaboration with Plumbcare on their website: https://www.plumbcare.com/blog/2021/10/nurturing-future-gas-engineer-talent

Following Lee’s work experience placement, he shared his experience, best bits and plans for the future with us to give anyone looking to change careers the confidence to succeed: 

“Although I’m still quite new, I enjoy the fault-finding aspects of the role. I think that once I have gained the knowledge and experience of working on the job for longer, this is something I will get a lot out of, though I like all the other parts of the job as well.”

We are beyond proud to note that after his successful placement, Lee has been invited to interview for a position with Plumbcare.com once he is qualified.

The nature of the job is challenging but I have learnt how preparation and planning, taking into account everything I’ve learnt, make things much easier. I’d like to work with a company for a few years to really build my knowledge and experience and learn from other engineers. I may want to go out on my own one day but for now, I’m happy working in a company like Plumbcare.com.

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15:43 07 Jul 24
Stop thinking about doing the course and get it done.I was a hgv driver for over 15 years no experience in plumbing and gas and was threatening to do the course for a while just wish I had done it sooner.Please don't think u can just attend and pass coz u can't. If u put the work in and study u can pass and succeed. There was times on the course I was thinking how am I going to pass this and wish I hadn't of started it. But after the placement and studying it all sinks in trust. My tutor Chris is a top guy helped with anything I don't understand. Placement was very good I got took on straight away after passing my acs. It took me all in 6 months so it can be done. So it's been just over a year now that I've been employed, the company I work for have paid me to do cookes/fires/Lpg all qualified now. Also I have been doing some jobs of my own aswell. Get it done 5 STAR 100%
Michael GreenwoodMichael Greenwood
11:03 26 Jun 24
I left the Royal Marines after 15 years, having only ever known one employment. The gulf between careers seemed massive.Brook house bridged that gap perfectly. The staff all have a genuine investment in your success.The training and facilities are excellent and leave you well prepared for what you will encounter on site.The work placement was brilliant and selected with care to put you in a strong position to complete your portfolio and ACS.Upon completion Brook house provided advice and support to help me find employment…. 3 days later I was employed.I can’t thank the team enough…well worth it !!
Daniel CroftDaniel Croft
18:57 23 May 24
Can't fault this place at all. It was a great place to learn, the tutors were very knowledgeable and patient. It is a fast paced course especially if you have no previous plumbing/gas experience, but if you take their advice to revise and read the books provided it makes it a lot easier to take it all in.My placement was a bit up and down. My placement was cancelled at the last minute but BTC had set me up with another but this could only be for a month. During that month BTC had kept on it and arranged a permanent placement who I am now fully employed with. Cheers Tim. When on placement I needed to get in contact with my tutor for a couple of questions. He was easy to get hold of and was happy to help. Cheers John.All in all I am very happy that I chose Brookhouse and would recommend to anyone.Thank you all at BTC
Ben AndrewBen Andrew
11:41 18 May 24
Best decision I've made with my life.I qualified in around 7 months and got a job with British Gas immediately after passing. The instructors were great, really knew their stuff.Portfolio jobs were marked off by staff usually within a week. Guaranteed placement was good but there were a few issues such as not doing enough gas jobs but it was sorted by brookhouse.£7,000, leaving a job and 6 months unpaid training is a big decision to make. It paid off massively for me. I've now got a career I love, a large payrise and a job I enjoy.A few tips-Study hard, it's a fast paced course.-Have a plan of what you want too do after, I'd recommend employment after. 6 months isn't enough to go self employed I feel.-worth getting accommodation so you can focus on course.
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