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Plumbing and Electrical Courses

If you’re practical, organised and mechanically minded…

Our Plumbing, Electrical and Heating courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge of the construction industry and their professional expertise is valued by our students.

We have excellent facilities on site, with training areas designed to simulate the working environment. Our Further Education qualifications include nationally recognised BTEC diplomas. Within Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Installations apprenticeships are available to offer industry experience alongside a formal training qualification.

Plumbing and Heating

As well as study programmes for school leavers, Apprenticeships are also available, allowing students to earn while they learn, as well as gaining first-hand experience in a construction environment and providing the relevant knowledge and experience to understand the installation of domestic water supplies and heating systems.

Electrical Installations

As well as Further education Electrical Installations courses, Apprenticeships are also available, allowing students to earn while they learn and gain first-hand experience in a construction environment and provided with the relevant knowledge and experience to understand the installation of domestic water supplies and heating systems.

Gas and Utilities

For adult (19+ learners) and those already working in industry, a range of part-time and professional training courses for the utilities industries are also available.

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Full-time Courses

Electrical Installations Level 1/2

Plumbing Level 1/2

Apprenticeships

Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Engineers Apprenticeship

Maddie

Level 2 Electrical Installations

It's a more practical and engaging course and I am constantly
learning new things. I have access to all the equipment needed
for my education and practical assessments. I plan to move
on to an electrical installation apprenticeship after.

Emily

Level 3 Plumbing Apprenticeship

I've always been more of a practical person and here it's
different everyday. it suits me better than being in an office
environment. The experience helps you get straight into
a job and sets you apart from the rest.

Emily King

Jordan

Level 3 Electrical Installations

Electrical Installations is a very good trade to work in and
you can enter it at any age. The theory and practical sides
are interesting. The lecturers are friendly, supportive and
share their knowledge to give you the best advice.

Jordan Jago

Sam

Level 2 Electrical Installations

I've always known that I wanted to become an electrician and
the Braintree Campus was so close to me. The practical
lessons we do here are good and we have access to great
tools and materials. I hope to work full-time as an electrician.

Sam Everitt

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Industry Training

18th Edition – Level 3 AwardBS7671: 2018 (2382-18)

BPEC Plumbing QualificationsUnvented Hot Water

BPEC Plumbing QualificationsWater Regulations

Electrical Installations NVQ L3 C&G 2357 – Bolt-On qualification

Legionella Risk Assessment and Disinfection

Low Temperature Heating System Design – Incorporating Digital Technologies

National Water Hygiene Scheme e-Learning Training & Assessment

OFTEC 101, 105e & 600A

Part L (Energy Efficiency)

Accredited Gas Training for Agricultural Workers

Commercial Appliances and PipeworkACS Commercial Gas Safety

Changeover/ReassessmentACS Commercial Gas Safety

TPCP1/1AACS Commercial Gas Safety

Core Domestic Natural Gas SafetyACS Domestic Natural Gas Safety

Gas Safety – Industry Update Session

Initial Appliance Training and Assessment

CoNGLP1, PD, RPH and LAVACS - Liquid Petroleum Gas