hi there, i can relate to your post. There is a center in england that you can do the training, i went to a seminor in leeds last week and there was a guy explaining that you need this 7 week training. the website is http://www.downundertradies.com this is the course that is supposed to give you and get you on your way. and yes it is 3000. you might be best looking on there. the guy for the plumbing is called wes, i have met him and he seems ok. if you wouldd like more details please pm me please.