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 intensive plumbing courses in the UK are designed for beginners, career changers and tradespeople who want practical, job-ready plumbing skills. Training is hands-on, delivered in realistic training bays by experienced tutors, with all tools and materials supplied. We focus on the skills you need for real domestic plumbing work, including bathrooms, radiators, repairs and common fault finding.
Our training centre is in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and we welcome learners from across the UK and overseas. Many people search for a “plumbing course near me”, but when you are investing in your future, choosing the right course matters more than choosing the closest one.
Best option: Advanced Plumbing Course – Intensive 9 Day Training
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: Introduction to Plumbing – 5 Day Course
Ideal for DIY, property maintenance, and learners who want to build core plumbing skills quickly.
Best option: City & Guilds Plumbing Course
Our 9-day advanced plumbing course plus home study and extra assessment time during the 9 days, leading to a City & Guilds qualification.
Best option: Saturday Plumbing Course
A weekend route spread over 4 Saturdays for learners who want to keep weekdays free.
Best option: Level 3 Certificate in 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 is a non-accredited course and you will receive an attendance certificate.
9 days £1,150
A more in-depth course with more practice time. You will install all pipework and a full bathroom suite twice, including pipework under the flooring and around the room, complete repair work to taps, toilets and pipework, hang and connect a radiator, and add a radiator to a system. Ideal for career changers wanting stronger confidence for real plumbing work. A Level 3 accredited unit certificate titled “Plumbing Skills” issued by AIM Qualifications is available for an additional £100. We also cover job pricing, estimating materials and time, and producing quotes for typical plumbing work.
4 Saturdays £575
Train around work and commitments. A steady way to build practical skills without taking weekdays off. This is a non-accredited course and you will receive an attendance certificate.
2 days + home study £300
For learners who want their skills assessed and gain an accredited qualification. This can be added to the 9-day plumbing course. After successful completion you will receive the 6219-08 Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing).
9 days + home study £1,450
Accredited City & Guilds plumbing course for learners who want recognised certification alongside practical training. This is our advanced 9-day plumbing course plus home study and extra assessment time during the 9 days. On this course you will receive the 6219-08 Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing). We also cover pricing, quoting and planning work for common domestic plumbing jobs.
6 weeks £3,000
Ideal if you want the skills to complete bathroom installations and refurbishments. The course includes training in plumbing, tiling and plastering, and you will achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Bathroom Installation Skills qualification.
| Your goal | Best course option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Learn the basics quickly | Introduction to Plumbing – 5 Day Course | Core skills and practical tasks you can apply immediately for DIY and basic plumbing work. |
| Build confidence for real paid work | Advanced Plumbing – Intensive 9 Day Course | More content and more practical time. Install two bathroom suites and associated pipework, work on radiators and repairs, and learn pricing, estimating and quoting for typical jobs. Level 3 AIM certificate available for an additional £100. |
| Train around work and commitments | Saturday Plumbing Course | Progress steadily over weekends while keeping weekdays free. |
| Need accredited certification | City & Guilds Plumbing Course – 9 Days Plus Home Study | Complete our advanced 9-day practical plumbing training, plus home study and extra assessment time during the 9 days, leading to a recognised City & Guilds qualification. |
| Need recognised assessment | City & Guilds Plumbing Assessment | Formal assessment route with 2 days in centre plus home study. Can be added to our 9-day course and attended later if needed. |
| Offer full bathroom installation and refurbishment services | 6 Week Bathroom Installations Course with Level 3 Qualification | Multi-trade course covering plumbing, heating, wall and floor tiling, and plastering. |
Many of our learners have progressed into paid plumbing work in employed and self-employed roles after completing our 9-day intensive plumbing 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 tutor support available when needed.
Our courses are designed for people who have never done plumbing before. We start with the basics on day one by going through tools, materials, copper pipe, soldering, Speedfit and compression fittings. You then move quickly into practical installation work so you can build skill and confidence in a short period.
Our plumbing 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 are looking to build real trade skills that can lead to employed or self-employed work.
Our plumbing courses are also well suited to current tradespeople who want to add plumbing skills to their services. The courses are popular with bathroom fitters, renovators, landlords, maintenance teams and property professionals who want stronger plumbing capability without relying on subcontractors.
| Course | Duration | Price (inc. VAT) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Plumbing | 5 days | £600 | View |
| Advanced Plumbing Course (Level 3 AIM certificate available for an additional £100) | 9 days | £1,150 | View |
| Saturday Plumbing Course | 4 Saturdays | £575 | View |
| City & Guilds Plumbing Assessment | 2 days + home study | £300 | View |
| City & Guilds Plumbing Course (Advanced 9 day course + home study + extra assessment time during the 9 days) | 9 days + home study | £1,450 | View |
| Level 3 Certificate in Bathroom Installations (Multi-Trade) | 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, teaching real-world skills aligned to current standards and best practice.
Having spent much of his career self-employed, Steve brings strong practical knowledge of how real jobs are priced, planned and completed, as well as the common problems that occur on site. He has been teaching at Construction Skills College since 2007, supporting learners who want to enter the industry, upskill, or complete plumbing work safely and professionally.
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 standard 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.
“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
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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 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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