Candidates who enrol on this course will:

Gain advanced knowledge in plumbing and heating

Learn how to install and service gas boilers, cookers and fires

Have the chance to gain the gas qualification that allows you to join the Gas Safe Register

Read on to learn more about our Advanced Plumbing Course, or click here to browse our full range of Plumbing Courses.

Who is this course for?

This plumbing and heating course was specifically developed for absolute beginners, although we also recommend it to more accomplished plumbers who need to refresh their learning or get up-to-date with the latest industry standards.

Access Training provide courses for people from all backgrounds, and we have trained learners from all over the UK – please take a look at our list of locations to find your nearest Access Training Academy.

Qualifications

Those who successfully complete this advanced plumbing and gas course will receive these accredited qualifications:

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & HeatingCompleting this qualification will enable you to install bathroom suites, radiators, hot and cold water storage tanks, and a variety of other systems.

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and HeatingThis is the ‘assessed in the workplace’ element of our advanced plumbing course. You will be assessed on a live scenario in your place of work while you carry out tasks such as installing a bathroom suite or full central heating system.

Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems CertificateQualifies you to hold an ID card that demonstrates your competence when designing, installing and maintaining unvented hot water storage systems.

WRAS CertificateWRAS stands for Water Regulations Advisory Scheme. This certificate allows you to apply for ‘Approved Contractor’ status via your local water authority.

Gas Training CertificateThis certificate will allow you to work under a Gas Safe heating engineer and gain evidence towards completing your portfolio. After completing your portfolio, you will be able to sit your ACS assessment and, if successful, join the Gas Safe Register.

Areas covered

You will cover many different areas of knowledge on your way to acquiring the qualifications listed above. These include:

Health and safety

Central heating systems

Bathroom installation

Water regulations

Unvented hot water storage systems

Ventilation and pipework

Progression

Completing our advanced Premier Plumbing Course is a fantastic way to kick-start your new career. We do offer a number of other training programmes for tradespeople who wish to expand their skills – for example, you could choose to undertake an electrical course and add some electrical qualifications to your CV. This can give you a competitive advantage over other tradespeople.

After successful completion of our plumbing / heating engineer course, your tutors will be more than happy to discuss suitable progress routes with you.