Hands-on plumbing courses aimed to equip students with essential skills needed to complete work away from the centre.
At Construction Skills College (TradeTeacher), our practical plumbing courses in the UK are designed for beginners, career changers and tradespeople who want job-ready domestic plumbing skills. Training is hands-on, delivered in realistic training bays by experienced tutors, with all tools and materials supplied. We focus on the practical work you need for bathrooms, radiators, kitchen pipework, repairs and common plumbing faults.
Our 9 day plumbing course is the strongest practical route for learners who want to move towards paid plumbing work, while our 5 day course is ideal for beginners, DIY learners and property maintenance. We also offer a weekend plumbing course and a bathroom installations course for learners who want a wider multi-trade route.
Our training centre is based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and we welcome learners from across the UK and overseas. You are always welcome to visit the centre and see courses running before booking.
Best option: 5 Day Plumbing Course
Ideal for DIY learners, homeowners and property maintenance. A practical introduction to the main plumbing basics.
Best option: 9 Day Plumbing Course
Best for learners who want the strongest practical foundation, more hands-on time, and the confidence to start taking on real domestic plumbing jobs.
Best option: 9 Day Plumbing Course
You attend the same 9 day practical course, then choose whether to complete it with no certificate, an AIM Qualifications Level 3 unit certificate titled “Plumbing Skills” for £100, or the City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing) for £250.
Best option: Weekend Plumbing Course
A weekend route spread over 4 Saturdays for learners who want to keep weekdays free.
Best option: Bathroom Installations Course
A multi-trade route covering plumbing, tiling and plastering for bathroom installation and refurbishment work.
5 days £600
Fast, practical introduction to core plumbing skills. Ideal for DIY, property work and building a solid foundation. This course is non-accredited and you will receive an attendance certificate.
9 days £1,150
A more in-depth course with more practical time. You will install a full bathroom suite and associated pipework, complete repair work to taps, toilets and pipework, hang and connect a radiator, and add a radiator to a system. This is the strongest practical route for learners who want confidence for real domestic plumbing work.
Optional qualification routes available:
Business support included: pricing jobs, estimating materials and time, and producing quotes for common domestic plumbing work.
4 Saturdays £575
Train around work and commitments. A steady route to build plumbing skills without taking weekdays off. This course is non-accredited and you will receive an attendance certificate.
6 weeks £3,000
Ideal if you want the skills to complete bathroom installations and refurbishments. Includes training in plumbing, tiling and plastering, leading to a Level 3 Certificate in Bathroom Installation Skills qualification.
| Your goal | Best course option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learn the basics quickly | 5 Day Plumbing Course | Core skills and practical tasks you can apply immediately for DIY and basic plumbing work. |
| Build confidence for paid plumbing work | 9 Day Plumbing Course | More practical time, more realistic domestic tasks, and support with pricing, estimating and quoting. |
| Need an accredited route | 9 Day Plumbing Course + AIM or City & Guilds route | You attend the same practical course, then choose whether to complete it with no certificate, an AIM certificate, or a City & Guilds qualification. |
| Train around work and commitments | Weekend Plumbing Course | Progress steadily over Saturdays while keeping weekdays free. |
| Offer full bathroom installation and refurbishment services | Bathroom Installations Course | Multi-trade route covering plumbing, tiling and plastering. |
Many learners progress into paid plumbing work after completing our 9 day course. Because the course is delivered by a plumbing tutor who still runs his own business, the teaching stays focused on the methods, materials and problem-solving needed on real jobs. Confidence grows further as you complete more work after training, with post-course support available when needed.
Our plumbing courses are designed for people who have never done plumbing before. We start with the basics on day one by going through tools, materials, soldering, Speedfit and compression fittings, then move into practical installation work.
Our courses are ideal if you want to retrain and move into a more practical career. Many of our learners are in their 30s, 40s and 50s and want real trade skills that can lead to employed or self-employed work.
Popular with bathroom fitters, property renovators, landlords, maintenance teams and tradespeople who want stronger plumbing capability without relying on subcontractors.
| Route | What it is | Additional cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard course | Practical training only, no certificate | Included | DIY learners, property projects, skill building and practical confidence |
| AIM certificate | AIM Qualifications Level 3 unit certificate titled “Plumbing Skills” | £100 | Learners who want short accredited evidence of training |
| City & Guilds qualification | City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing) | £250 | Learners who want a recognised qualification for progression |
| Course | Duration | Price (inc. VAT) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Day Plumbing Course | 5 days | £600 | View |
| 9 Day Plumbing Course | 9 days | £1,150 | View |
| AIM Qualifications Level 3 unit certificate titled “Plumbing Skills” | Added to 9 day course | £100 | View |
| City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing) | Added to 9 day course + home study | £250 | View |
| Weekend Plumbing Course | 4 Saturdays | £575 | View |
| Level 3 Bathroom Installations | 6 weeks | £3,000 | View |
To secure your place, we ask for a £150 deposit, with the remaining balance due four weeks before your course start date.
Your plumbing training is delivered by Steve Higgins, an experienced plumbing tutor with nearly 40 years of industry experience. He began his career in 1986 through a plumbing apprenticeship and has worked continuously in the trade ever since.
He is fully qualified in plumbing and heating systems, giving learners a broad and practical understanding of modern plumbing work. Steve has extensive experience in both domestic and commercial environments.
Having spent much of his career self-employed, Steve brings strong practical knowledge of real-world jobs, what can go wrong on site, and how to overcome problems effectively. He has been teaching at Construction Skills College since 2007.
Alongside teaching, Steve continues to carry out plumbing, heating and gas work, helping ensure training remains current, relevant and based on real industry experience. His teaching style focuses on practical competence, compliance and confidence.
We are based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST6 2DJ). We regularly welcome learners travelling from across the UK and overseas. We encourage visits while courses are running, ideally towards the end of a course, so you can see the quality of work produced and the training environment for yourself.
If you are staying locally, there are hotels, B&Bs and campsites nearby. See local options here: Student accommodation.
Recent feedback from 9 day plumbing course learners (2026):
“I would recommend this course to others, left feeling confident in my knowledge and ability. Great atmosphere. Very well set up, with individual space to work independently. The most useful part was being taught the functions of individual components of the systems, allowing better understanding and easier diagnosis of faults.”
J Trewick, February 2026
“Good fun and many new skills learned. Pipe connections, overview of water and heating systems and then putting it into practice were especially useful. Repetition and checking to confirm understanding by Steve was excellent.”
H Finn, February 2026
“I feel I have learnt a lot and most tradespeople or homeowners would solve a lot of plumbing issues once finishing this course. Hands-on, straightforward learning and a clear, methodical way of explaining.”
M Townsend, February 2026
“I learnt so much knowledge and skills with regards to plumbing and heating. The most useful parts were how to install a bath, basin and toilet, fault finding and repair, plus understanding how heating systems work and how to fit radiators and TRVs.”
R Gurung, February 2026
“Everything from start to finish was excellent. Good value for money, learnt loads of good information. Good learning environment.”
A Blundren, February 2026
“Good combination of theory and practical. Comprehensive introduction to plumbing. I learnt a significant amount. I would recommend this course to others.”
C Kettler, February 2026
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Discover practical plumbing courses designed to build real confidence with everyday plumbing and heating tasks. Whether you’re learning for DIY, upskilling for work, or retraining to go self-employed, training focuses on the skills you’ll actually use — planning jobs, working neatly, and solving common problems.
You’re welcome to visit our Stoke-on-Trent centre while courses are running so you can see the facilities and the standard of work learners produce.
Our plumbing training courses are delivered by working tradespeople who teach clearly and keep the focus practical. You’ll get step-by-step guidance, time to ask questions, and support with the “why” behind each method — so you understand what you’re doing, not just follow instructions.
We also provide ongoing support after your course if you want advice as you start applying your skills on real projects.
We keep classroom time to a minimum and prioritise practical learning from day one. You’ll practise in spacious training bays and repeat key tasks until they feel natural — helping you build confidence for real-world plumbing and heating jobs.
If you’re comparing providers, a good test is to look at bay size, practice time, and whether you can visit during a live course to see the training environment in action.
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