Train to start a new career in plumbing

If you’re seriously considering a new career in plumbing, you’ll also be seriously considering how you get started. You’ll have all kinds of questions that you’ll want to know the answers to:

  • Where can I get training in plumbing?
  • How do I know what qualifications in plumbing I need?
  • Does that change if I want to work in people’s homes, on-site or commercial?

No matter where you see your plumbing career taking you, some practical training will give you a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and experience. Learning plumbing on a construction training course is an extremely efficient way of gaining technical knowledge and skills and gaining confidence while working towards a plumbing qualification.

Once you’ve found a training provider, which plumbing course do you choose?

Below, we’ve listed all the plumbing courses available at Able Skills. Click on each one to go to the specific course page for full details, dates, and costs.

Plumbing courses at Able Skills

Introduction to Plumbing: This is our DIY plumbing course, where you can learn some basic domestic plumbing skills. As a City & Guilds-approved centre, even this short plumbing course is approved by City & Guilds, which means it can transfer to the professional course if you decide to work towards the qualification.

City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing: This is a great course to start with if you want to become a qualified plumber as it will give you an industry-recognised level 2 qualification. The course covers the theory and practical elements of domestic plumbing.

City & Guilds Full Plumbing Package: This package of learning combines the City & Guilds Level 2 course with NVQ and WRAS. It will take you from learning the basics through to being prepared for site work and joining an approved contractors’ scheme such as WIAPS.

City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course for Experienced Plumbers: If you already have three years of experience as a plumber, but don’t have a qualification, this is a fast-track option to achieving your level 2 in plumbing.

City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing NVQ for Experienced Plumbers: Similar to the fast-track course above, this one recognises your existing experience in the industry and streamlines the process to achieve your level 2 plumbing and NVQ – so you can be ready for site work.

Homes Study Level 2 Plumbing Course: This is the same training and qualification that you’d get from the City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing Course but with the benefit of being able to fit in the theory at your leisure. Using our plumbing manual, the theory section of the course is self-led, and then you come into Able Skills for assessments and practical training.

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing Assessments: This profiling session and site visits are available if you’re already working as a plumber, you already hold the level 2 qualification, and you now need to achieve an NVQ.

Professional plumbing courses

In addition to the plumbing courses listed above, Able Skills offers specialist plumbing training, covering topics such as energy efficiency and water regulations, to further your professional development as a plumber.

Recently finished my level 2 plumbing course with Able Skills and genuinely, I cannot believe how much I have learned in the time that I have been with them. I opted for the Home Study course as I needed flexibility. I used my study time wisely so that I didn’t struggle with any of the exams that I had to do. The practical time with Able gave me the benefit of a few instructors...

- Steve via Trustpilot

Whether you’re getting a taste of the plumbing industry with an introductory course or you’re focused on achieving your level 2 and NVQ in plumbing, come down to the Able Skills centre to get your plumbing career off to the best start.