Course Overview
This short course gives you a practical introduction to basic plumbing and heating installation and maintenance. It is designed to help you safely and confidently carry out common household plumbing tasks, whether for your own home, general DIY, or as a first step towards further training in plumbing or heating.
Day and time: Wednesday, 5pm to 8pm
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 6 weeks
Who is this course for?
• Adults who want to carry out basic plumbing and maintenance tasks at home
• Learners with no previous plumbing experience
• Those considering progression into further plumbing or heating training
What you will learn
• Basic plumbing knowledge including pipework, fittings and domestic systems
• Practical skills using copper and plastic pipework including soldering, bending and testing
• Basic installation, maintenance and fault finding for common household plumbing, including radiators
On completion of the course, you will be able to carry out a range of basic plumbing and heating maintenance tasks with confidence and have a clear foundation for progressing to further training if you choose.
