An excellent way to learn the theory and practical skills required to be a plumber is to consider plumbing apprenticeships. There are dozens of different types of apprenticeships, but they all follow a similar pattern of set stages of study. Once you have taken an apprenticeship, you will have had practical experience and specialist training on all aspects of plumbing, you’ll be qualified and ready to join a plumbing firm – or even set up on your own.
Plumbing apprenticeships
The core stages of study offered by all apprenticeships are:
- NVQ
- Key Skills
- Technical Certificates
- Practical Skills
In addition to these core modules, you apprenticeship course is also likely to provide additional material that covers business skills (marketing and finance to help you set up on your own), employee rights (if you are employed by a company) and health and safety.
Wherever you live, there are plumbing apprenticeships offered by almost every major college – giving you a great choice of potential places to study. And if you study full-time on any of the apprenticeships courses, you’ll find you can qualify within 12 months – and be ready to join an established plumbing company or branch out on your own.
