At Construction Skills College, we provide intensive hands-on plumbing training to equip students with essential skills needed to complete work away from the centre.
Our plumbing courses are designed for beginners, career changers, and adults looking to retrain into a practical, in-demand trade. Training is hands-on and based around real plumbing and heating tasks, including bathroom installation, pipework, radiators, repairs and fault finding.
We train learners from across the UK — many people travel from nearby cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and beyond to attend our intensive practical courses in Stoke-on-Trent.
You are welcome to visit our Stoke-on-Trent training centre, meet the team, and see courses in action. We encourage visits while courses are running — ideally towards the end of a course so you can see the quality of work students produce. Local affordable accommodation is available nearby.
5 days Fast, practical introduction to plumbing skills.
Intensive More in-depth knowledge and skills and more practice for career changers.
Weekends Train while working or around commitments.
Assessment For people who need skills assessed / recognised. This can be added to our intensive plumbing course.
6 weeks End-to-end bathroom refurbishment route (tiling + plumbing + plastering).
Many of our learners join us as complete beginners — including career changers — and use practical training as a fast, realistic starting point.
The best “next step” depends on whether your goal is DIY confidence, employment, or self-employment.
Some learners continue into additional qualifications or specialisms once they’ve built a foundation and gained experience. This can include broader multi-trade training (bathroom installation routes) or progressing into other pathways that require further assessment and experience.
Prices are shown on each individual course page. To secure your place, we normally ask for a £150 deposit, with the remaining balance due
four weeks before your course start date.
Steve is a time-served plumbing, heating and gas engineer with decades of experience working on real domestic and commercial jobs. He began his career with a plumbing apprenticeship in 1986 and has built specialist knowledge across plumbing and heating systems, fault-finding, installation methods, and customer-facing work.
Steve joined Construction Skills College in 2007 and has trained hundreds of learners since — including complete beginners and career changers — many of whom now work in plumbing and maintenance or run their own businesses.
His teaching style is practical and straight-talking: how to do the job properly, how to avoid common mistakes, and what matters when you’re working in real homes. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions throughout the course, and you’ll also have access to ongoing post-course support from Steve and the centre when you start working away from the training bays.
We are based in Stoke-on-Trent. If you’re travelling, there is local affordable accommodation nearby.
We regularly welcome learners travelling from across the UK, and we can recommend local accommodation options nearby.
Contact us to arrange a visit — we encourage visits while courses are running (ideally towards the end of a course) so you can see the quality of work students produce.
“I would recommend this course to others because of how comprehensive and how it is structured was so easy to follow, mainly due to how the tutor presented his experience and knowledge. The tutor is a great guy and very knowledgeable. He couldn’t be more helpful or more supportive. What I like about the college is the atmosphere and having expert advice.”
K Partington, December 2025
“The environment & teaching is top notch, I’ve learned some excellent skills that will help me throughout life. The most interesting / useful parts of the course for me was soldering copper pipe, balancing systems, fault finding and maintaining systems. Thank you.”
G Louth, December 2025
“All lessons covered were useful and I’ll definitely be using it in my next career. Great environment for learning. Very realistic approach to what lessons or topics being covered. Can’t fault it, 100% worth it to attend.”
Anon, December 2025
“I would recommend this course to others because you learn a lot and a lot of time is also being given to students to practice on equipment and to ask questions. The tuition was superb and massive thanks to the instructor. The instructor takes pride in his teachings, and a lot has been learnt.”
R Amoa-Sakyi, December 2025
“Steve’s knowledge on the subject is second to none. From not knowing anything about plumbing and heating to now I feel confident to set up my own plumbing business. It’s an excellent course and the skills you learn are essential for DIY or starting out.”
B Johnson, December 2025
“The course would give you a good foundation if you were to undertake a career in plumbing. It is also very useful if you wish to carry out personal DIY tasks in your own home. The learning environment is well set out and I like the use of individual bays…”
J Storrie, December 2025
“What I liked about the college is the environment, the friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble. Loved every bit of it. All interesting from piping up to fitting a bathroom suite & a sealed heating system.”
D Newark, December 2025
It depends on your route and goals. Many people start with an intensive plumbing course to build practical skills, then continue gaining experience and training over time. The best course is the one that fits your schedule and gives you a clear next step.
You can learn a strong foundation in 2 weeks with hands-on training, especially if you’re focusing on bathroom plumbing and core pipework skills. Many learners use a 2-week course as a solid starting point and then build speed and confidence with further practice. Please note that not all 2 week courses are the same — our course contains more content than all of our competitors.
Yes. Many people retrain into plumbing in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. What matters most is commitment, practical ability, and building experience step-by-step.
The best course depends on your goal:
No. Our plumbing courses are suitable for complete beginners.
Message us and we’ll recommend the best option.
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Choosing the right training centre is key to reaching your goals. At Construction Skills College, we provide expert instructors, practical hands-on training, and tailored support to boost your success. When you compare our course content with others, you’ll see we cover more in the same or less time. We achieve this by minimizing classroom sessions and focusing on real-world practical work—not small, low-value projects that don’t prepare you for actual job sites.
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Discover top-tier plumbing courses at Construction Skills College, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in plumbing and heating projects. Whether you’re enhancing your own property, seeking employment, or launching a self-employed career, our courses prepare you for success. Visit our excellent training centre to witness a course in action and see the exceptional work produced by our learners.
Our intensive plumbing training courses are delivered by seasoned tradespeople in a supportive, friendly, and professional environment. We prioritize your success, offering ongoing support even after course completion. Feel free to drop by our centre or contact your tutor directly to discuss any aspect of your training, ensuring you’re confident in applying your new skills.
At Construction Skills College, we maximize your learning with less classroom time and more hands-on practice. Our short yet intensive courses dive into practical work from day one, guided by expert instructors. Master plumbing through extensive practice in our spacious training bays, designed to build your confidence for real-world projects. When choosing a training provider, compare training bay sizes and visit during a course to speak with learners and assess the quality of work firsthand.
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