About the course

As a plumber, you may work in some of the following areas: 

• Installing and repairing water supplies, heating systems and drainage
• Installing soil pipes and guttering
• Installing bathrooms and central heating systems 

As an electrician, you may work in some of the following areas:

• Installing ring circuit and lighting circuits, wiring heating systems and testing.
• Installing power supplies for garages/outhouses
• Testing and certificating installations.

To become a plumber or electrician, you will need to be able to follow technical drawings and plans, have good practical and problem-solving skills, a careful, well planned out approach to work and be able to use hand and power tools to a competent standard.

You will need an awareness of health, safety and legal regulations and to be able to work as part of a team as well as alone. Good customer service skills will be vital.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a grade 1 in English and Maths

How much does it cost?

Free to those aged 16-18. If you are aged 19+ you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

There is a range of financial support that you may be entitled to, including: Learner Support funds, grants and bursaries and employer support.

Why study?

As a plumber, you may work in some following areas:

• Installing and repairing water supplies, heating systems and drainage
• Installing soil pipes and guttering
• Installing bathrooms and central heating systems 

To become a plumber, you will need to be able to follow technical drawings and plans, have good practical and problem-solving skills, a careful, well planned out approach to work and be able to use hand and power tools to a competent standard.

You will need an awareness of health, safety and legal regulations and to be able to work as part of a team as well as alone. Good customer service skills will be vital.

We have strong links with:

• Pimlico Plumbers
• HTS
• PHD London

Where will this course take me?

• Domestic Plumber/Electrician
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer / Electrical Engineer (Commercial/Industrial)
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer / Electrical Inspection and Testing Engineer (Service and Maintenance)
• Gas Engineer 
• Environmental Technologies Technician

Core modules

Plumbing

• Structure of the construction industry
• Fundamental safe working practices
• Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation for working in the construction industry
• Above ground drainage
• Copper pipework
• Plastic pressure pipe
• Low carbon steel pipework
• Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Plumbing science

Electrical 

• Structure of the construction industry
• Fundamental safe working practices
• Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation for working in the construction industry
• Fabrication techniques for electrical installation
• Electrical science and technology 

How will I be assessed?

• Holistic assessment
• Direct Observation
• Portfolio of evidence (could be electronic)
• Professional discussions.
• Witness Testimony
• Knowledge and Understanding.

Will I have to provide anything?

Personal Protective Equipment
Basic Hand tools – (Lists will be provided at the enrolment stage)
Basic stationary – (Lists will be provided at the enrolment stage)