Training to be a Plumber

At PPL we offer a range of plumbing courses from weekend introductory plumbing courses right through to the NVQ 2 in Plumbing.  We are a flexible training company and have the ability to offer our plumbing students a range of payment and training options for their plumbing training.

In order to gain your full NVQ level 2 in Plumbing you must successfully achieve the following plumbing certificates:

• City & Guilds 6129 Technical Certificate in Plumbing L2 (taken at PPL)
• City & Guilds 6089 NVQ in Plumbing L2 (done onsite)

The City & Guilds 6129 is done at PPL over a period of 8 weeks and our City & Guilds 6129 with Bpec plumbing course includes 4 other nationally recognised plumbing certificates.

For students with little or no plumbing experience we recommend taking our Weekend Introduction to Plumbing course first then moving on to the City & Guilds 6129 with Bpec plumbing course.

We understand that not all plumbing students may have the opportunity or financial circumstances to support a 6/8/10 week plumbing course in one go. Therefore we are one of the few plumbing training centres in the UK to offer the NVQ 2 in Plumbing on a flexible training and payment basis (for no extra fees). 

  Click here to download - Train to be a plumber fact sheet (340K)

Plumbers are increasingly asked to do minor electrical work in peoples homes. From 2005 (in England and Wales) this came under new Building Regulations changes.

We offer a full range of electrical courses which are aimed specifically at plumbers wishing to do minor electrical works.  For those considering a move into the plumbing industry, we also recommend taking the Bpec Part P course (defined scope) as a minimum to ensure compliance with relevent electrical regulations.  Our City & Guilds 6129 with Bpec plumbing course includes a free 2 day PPL Pre-part P electrical training course which is aimed at students with little or no previous electrical experience and serves as a natural introduction to the nationally recognised Bpec Part P qualifications.

Training to be a plumber is only the first step.  After this, comes either self-employment or working for an established plumbing company.

Many training centres tell potential trainees of vast salaries plumbers can earn. We on the other hand are open and honest.  The majority of our self-employed plumbers earn between £25,000 and £30,000 per year.  It is hard work both physically and mentally, and the hours can be long.  The rewards include being your own boss, running your own business and managing your own working hours.

The potential for expanding your business is in your hands.  Plumbing is only the start.  You may want to move into gas, oil or renewable energy technologies in the future.  We will be here to help you with your business expansion, with training and support.  After training many thousands of people, our philosophy is simple, we train you well so you will do well and return for further training.

In todays economic climate, taking control of your future and gaining a trade is for many the best way to provide security for you and your family.  

Please feel free to browse the rest of site including our plumbing courses, electrical courses, renewable energy courses and gas and oil training.