Recent Student Case Studies
Below you will find some recent case studies from New Career Skills students. Please check back regularly as these are updated monthly.
Plumbing Graduates, Electrical Graduates, Domestic Green Engineer & Property Graduates
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Meet Our Students & A Quick Tour
Please meet some of our previous students as well as taking a brief tour around the excellent faclities at one of our training centres.
Garry The Plumber
“At 44 I decided I wanted flexibility and a better work/life balance. Now I am running my own plumbing company and I have exactly that...”
Nigel and Antony
Nigel and Antony are a father and son who both trained with New Career Skills, one as an electrician and one as a plumber.
Barry the Electrician
"I didn't want to be a wage slave any longer and everybody dreams of having their own business - but I've made it a reality with the help of NCS..."
Gillian the Plumber
"At 53 I was made redundant from teaching. I seized the opportunity and now run 'The Lady Plumber' my very own thriving plumbing business..."
Matt the Electrician
"After 15 years behind a desk I needed a new lease of life. After the training I set up my own business and recently taken on an apprentice..."
Debbie the Plumber
"I was fed up with corporate life after 25 years so decided to get into plumbing. After meeting an NCS Career Advisor I knew they were the right choice..."
Sven the Green Engineer
"I'm yet to finish the course, but I have still started up my own business importing, selling and installing solar systems. I think I will have a great future..."
Gary The Property Marketer
“I retrained as a Property Marketer - I now have my own business, and its starting to kick off now as the market becomes more buoyant...”
Electrician - Case Studies
Michael Slabber
“Most evenings I was sat out in the Kenyan bush with all my books, trying to fit in as much study time as I could...”
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“Most evenings I was sat out in the Kenyan bush with all my books, trying to fit in as much study time as I could...”More
Katherine Barlow
“I did a lot of research on the internet and New Career Skills were one of - if not the only - ones I found that didn't have any negative reviews...”
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“I did a lot of research on the internet and New Career Skills were one of - if not the only - ones I found that didn't have any negative reviews...”More
Neil James
“I wanted to be around to take my child to school and spend time with him. I decided to retrain as an electrician...”
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“I wanted to be around to take my child to school and spend time with him. I decided to retrain as an electrician...”More
Natasha Chambers
“I wanted flexible hours and becoming an electrician could afford me that luxury. There is a crying need for more skilled women electricians...”
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“I wanted flexible hours and becoming an electrician could afford me that luxury. There is a crying need for more skilled women electricians...”More
Steve Hinds
“I was bored of looking at a screen for 9 hours a day. 6 months after taking up the NCS electrical programme if have my own PAT testing business...”
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“I was bored of looking at a screen for 9 hours a day. 6 months after taking up the NCS electrical programme if have my own PAT testing business...”More
William Kay
“I'm a professional rugby player but sustained a career threatening injury. I realised that I needed a skill. The NCS course fitted perfectly around my life...”
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“I'm a professional rugby player but sustained a career threatening injury. I realised that I needed a skill. The NCS course fitted perfectly around my life...”More
Michelle Sanderson
“With a degree in commerce everyone was a bit surprised when I said I was going to be an electrician, but a lot of people said it was a pretty...”
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“With a degree in commerce everyone was a bit surprised when I said I was going to be an electrician, but a lot of people said it was a pretty...”More
Nigel Crossman
“The NCS package out classed the competitors and enabled me to get out into the industry quickly. I now own a successful electrical business...”
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“The NCS package out classed the competitors and enabled me to get out into the industry quickly. I now own a successful electrical business...”More
Ben Splude
“I was unfilled in my previous life. That has now changed. I have finished the electrical programme and am working full time for Ampfield Electrical...”
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“I was unfilled in my previous life. That has now changed. I have finished the electrical programme and am working full time for Ampfield Electrical...”More
Ivan Earnshaw
"At 30 I had enough of working long hours and enduring the stress of hitting targets, whilst making money for someone else. It was tough, I was about to..."
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"At 30 I had enough of working long hours and enduring the stress of hitting targets, whilst making money for someone else. It was tough, I was about to..."More
Barry Hunt
“I didn’t want to be a wage slave any longer and everybody dreams of having their own business - but I’ve made it a reality with the help of NCS...”
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“I didn’t want to be a wage slave any longer and everybody dreams of having their own business - but I’ve made it a reality with the help of NCS...”More
Matt Bone
"After 15 years behind a desk I needed a new lease of life. After the training I set up my own business and recently taken on an apprentice...”
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"After 15 years behind a desk I needed a new lease of life. After the training I set up my own business and recently taken on an apprentice...”More
Simon Hance
“With the recession looming I knew it was time to get some new skills. I needed to supplement my income in case the restaurant collapsed...”
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“With the recession looming I knew it was time to get some new skills. I needed to supplement my income in case the restaurant collapsed...”More
Plumber - Case Studies
Antony Crossman
“After leaving education I worked in various jobs, including those as a retail manager, an estate agent and in telesales but I knew it wasn’t for me....”
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“After leaving education I worked in various jobs, including those as a retail manager, an estate agent and in telesales but I knew it wasn’t for me....” More
Garry Ribeck
“At 44 I decided I wanted flexibility and a better work/life balance. Now I am running my own plumbing company and I have exactly that...”
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“At 44 I decided I wanted flexibility and a better work/life balance. Now I am running my own plumbing company and I have exactly that...” More
Charmaine Warman
“I had just got divorced, had 2 young sons, was working 4 days a week and started studying to become a plumber. What more can you say?...”
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“I had just got divorced, had 2 young sons, was working 4 days a week and started studying to become a plumber. What more can you say?...” More
Jonathan Blaize
“I was hanging around street corners and getting into trouble. The birth of my son made me realise I needed to change. NCS helped me to do that...”
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“I was hanging around street corners and getting into trouble. The birth of my son made me realise I needed to change. NCS helped me to do that...”More
Darren Binns
“After leaving the RAF I found it hard adjusting to life. Training with NCS has given me the stability I need and i'm looking forward to working as a plumber...”
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“After leaving the RAF I found it hard adjusting to life. Training with NCS has given me the stability I need and i'm looking forward to working as a plumber...”More
Huw James
“At 44 I decided it was time for a change. Doing this plumbing course and setting up on my own means that we have finally got more of a work/life balance...”
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“At 44 I decided it was time for a change. Doing this plumbing course and setting up on my own means that we have finally got more of a work/life balance...”More
Gillian Roberts
“At 53 I was made redundant from teaching. I seized the opportunity and now run ‘The Lady Plumber’ my very own thriving plumbing business...”
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“At 53 I was made redundant from teaching. I seized the opportunity and now run ‘The Lady Plumber’ my very own thriving plumbing business...”More
Amanda Bursey
"I was 25 with a degree but struggling to forge a decent career. After deciding to retrain with NCS I am now an area manager for a national plumbing company..."
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"I was 25 with a degree but struggling to forge a decent career. After deciding to retrain with NCS I am now an area manager for a national plumbing company..."More
Brian Bardell
"After 15 years at sea it was time to move on. I have now completed the course and NCS Careers have helped me start and grow my business..."
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"After 15 years at sea it was time to move on. I have now completed the course and NCS Careers have helped me start and grow my business..."More
Brian Kidd
"After 20 years in printing I was made redundant, plus we had just had a daughter - so it was time to change job. I found the course very thorough and..."
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"After 20 years in printing I was made redundant, plus we had just had a daughter - so it was time to change job. I found the course very thorough and..." More
Charlie Rumens
“You could earn pots of cash in retail if you work all hours, but for me it’s all about quality of life and knowing I’ll be my own boss for the rest of my life...”
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“You could earn pots of cash in retail if you work all hours, but for me it’s all about quality of life and knowing I’ll be my own boss for the rest of my life...”More
Clare White
"I feel that working as a plumber will be a stable job and should enable me to learn the skills to be able to work freelance. This course will have enabled me to..."
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"I feel that working as a plumber will be a stable job and should enable me to learn the skills to be able to work freelance. This course will have enabled me to..."More
Garry Bysouth
“I was an Aircraft Engineer for 30 years but was no longer happy. I knew there was a shortage of plumbers so after a lot of research I chose NCS...”
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“I was an Aircraft Engineer for 30 years but was no longer happy. I knew there was a shortage of plumbers so after a lot of research I chose NCS...”More
Ian Chis
"20 years of hot kitchens was enough. I trained with NCS and their Career Search section helped me get a job. One that I enjoy, is rewarding every day..."
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"20 years of hot kitchens was enough. I trained with NCS and their Career Search section helped me get a job. One that I enjoy, is rewarding every day..."More
Jane Foot
"Like most chefs I wanted to work less hours and earn more. I wasn't sure how I was going to, but I knew I needed to get out of the kitchens for good..."
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"Like most chefs I wanted to work less hours and earn more. I wasn't sure how I was going to, but I knew I needed to get out of the kitchens for good..."More
John Dunn
"I was so impressed that the Career Advisor spent a couple of hours talking me through the industry, careers, the course and my opportunities..."
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"I was so impressed that the Career Advisor spent a couple of hours talking me through the industry, careers, the course and my opportunities..."More
Lorraine Dotchin
“I had become completely office bound at 49 and decided I wanted my own business. I now have my own plumbing company thanks to NCS...”
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“I had become completely office bound at 49 and decided I wanted my own business. I now have my own plumbing company thanks to NCS...”More
Mark Henton
"I was fed up as a postman. But realised I needed to learn new skills and gain qualifications to change my situation. I needed them quickly..."
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"I was fed up as a postman. But realised I needed to learn new skills and gain qualifications to change my situation. I needed them quickly..."More
Mark Plumley
"NCS Career Search was approached by a recruitment agency looking for plumbers to work on a new build. Mark is now doing high-end luxury..."
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"NCS Career Search was approached by a recruitment agency looking for plumbers to work on a new build. Mark is now doing high-end luxury..."More
Michael Chambers
"Redundancy at the age of 50 and the loss of my pension was a real worry. I needed a trade that would provide a good standard of living beyond the age of 65..."
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"Redundancy at the age of 50 and the loss of my pension was a real worry. I needed a trade that would provide a good standard of living beyond the age of 65..."More
Mick Robinson
“With the proviso that the qualification is an integral part of the package, I would recommend the course to others. I’m pleased I took the plunge...”
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“With the proviso that the qualification is an integral part of the package, I would recommend the course to others. I’m pleased I took the plunge...”More
Rachel Snow
"I had travelled for 10 years and realised it was time for a career. I choose plumbing. It was just a matter of choosing the right training provider..."
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"I had travelled for 10 years and realised it was time for a career. I choose plumbing. It was just a matter of choosing the right training provider..."More
Debbie Sales
“I was fed up with corporate life after 25 years so decided to get into plumbing. After meeting an NCS Career Advisor I knew they were the right choice...”
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“I was fed up with corporate life after 25 years so decided to get into plumbing. After meeting an NCS Career Advisor I knew they were the right choice...”More
Green Engineer & Property Management - Case Studies
Sven Huesing
“I’m yet to finish the course, but I have still started up my own business importing, selling and installing solar systems. I think I will have a great future...”
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“I’m yet to finish the course, but I have still started up my own business importing, selling and installing solar systems. I think I will have a great future...”More
Gary Boyle
“I retrained as a Property Marketer - I now have my own business, and its starting to kick off now as the market becomes more buoyant...”
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“I retrained as a Property Marketer - I now have my own business, and its starting to kick off now as the market becomes more buoyant...”More
Tania Isaacs
“I’m really enjoying it, I like being with other people. Its not for the faint hearted you do have to work but its great being your own boss...”
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“I’m really enjoying it, I like being with other people. Its not for the faint hearted you do have to work but its great being your own boss...”More
Brian Rogers
“I have earned far more than the original cost of the course. A very satisfactory outcome and a testament to the very high standard of tuition and support...”
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“I have earned far more than the original cost of the course. A very satisfactory outcome and a testament to the very high standard of tuition and support...”More
