How To Become A Plumber

Starting a plumbing career can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help you find the right path. Here, you will be able to see what package is best suited for your career as a plumber.

Bronze Plumbing Package

If you are looking to become a domestic plumber, our bronze package is for you. With the Level 2 Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems, you will gain the necessary understanding and practical skills needed to work as a domestic plumber.

Silver Plumbing Package

The silver package is the best option for those who also want to work on-site in a commercial environment. The inclusion of the NVQ will allow you to apply for your CSCS/JIB card. Once you have your CSCS/JIB card, you will be able to work as a commercial plumber.

Gold Plumbing Package

If you know that you will also want to work on gas, our gold package is the package for you. Our gold package has been designed for individuals who want to work as a domestic plumber and gas engineer. Following your plumbing training, you will move on to our gas Managed Learning Programme, where you will undertake the necessary gas training to become competent when working with gas and work towards completing your gas ACS assessments. Upon successful completion of the Managed Learning Programme, you will be able to apply to the Gas Safe Register.

Platinum Plumbing Package

The Plumbing elements of the packages are available at our Northolt & Sittingbourne Centres.

If you are looking to complete the Gold or Platinum Package, the Gas elements can be carried out at our Northolt, Luton, Basildon, or Sittingbourne Centres.

There are no entry requirements for this course, but we will assess candidates to check their suitability. A good understanding of maths and English is essential.

Yes, it is possible to complete these courses on weekends. The Plumbing Diploma and Gas Managed Learning Programme can be completed on weekends at our Northolt Centre. The Plumbing Diploma would take roughly 4 and a half months to complete and the Gas Managed Learning Programme would take 3 months.

There would be no change to the gas portfolio as this depends on the individual.

After successful completion of the Plumbing & Heating Packages, you will gain the following qualifications and certificates:

Health & Safety Courses (Included in all packages)

• Asbestos Awareness – online course certificate
• Manual Handling – online course certificate
• Fire Safety – online course certificate
• Working at Heights – online course certificate
• Working Safely – online course certificate

Bronze Package

• Level 2 Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems

Silver Package

• Level 2 Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems
• LCL Awards NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating
• Water Regulations & Bylaws Qualification

Gold Package

• Level 2 Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems
• The Gas Managed Learning Programme includes:
  • CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety, including CPA1 (Combustion Performance Analysis)
  • CENWAT – Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
• Hot Water Systems & Safety (Unvented Hot Water Systems) Qualification
• LCL Awards Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating Qualification

Platinum Package

• Level 2 Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems
• The Gas Managed Learning Programme includes:
  • CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety, including CPA1 (Combustion Performance Analysis)
  • CENWAT – Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
• LCL Awards NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing & Heating
• Water Regulations & Bylaws Qualification
• Hot Water Systems & Safety (Unvented Hot Water Systems) Qualification
• LCL Awards Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating Qualification

Classes can have a maximum of 8 people. We like to keep our class sizes small, so that you have more contact time with your trainer.

Upon completing the Plumbing NVQ, you will be able to apply for a JIB Plumbing CSCS card, as well as the Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme (WIAPS).

For those on the Gold and Platinum Packages, upon successfully completing your Gas Managed Learning Programme, you will be able and need to apply to the Gas Safe Register to work on domestic gas systems.

We understand that being able to spread the cost of the course is an appealing option, so we have teamed up with OMNI Retail Finance to make this possible. When speaking to your course advisor, let them know that you want to spread the course cost, and they can help you start the process. More information can be found here.

On your first day, you will receive your own plumbing tool kit. While completing the Plumbing Diploma, you will need to bring it in every day unless your trainer says otherwise. Also, you will need to bring hard steel toe-capped boots for when you are in the workshop.

When working towards completing your Gas Managed Learning Programme, you do not need to bring in any tools. All tools and equipment are provided during this course. In some circumstances, candidates may bring their own test equipment if they so desire, but please check beforehand.

Logic4training will supply reading material and textbooks on the first day of attendance; however, it is a good idea to bring in pens, highlighters, and sticky notes.

Yes, if you are an experienced plumber who holds an alternative recognised plumbing qualification or has at least three years of industry experience but no formal plumbing qualification, please click here.

Of course! Whilst you might want to think about what you’ll be able to offer future clients/employers, if you want to learn gas and have little to no experience, please click here.

If you have at least two years of plumbing experience or of a related trade (such as a kitchen fitter), please click here.