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Plumbing.

Get started.

Get a feel for the course by trying the activity below. Bring these along when you start class in September.

Things to read:

  • The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 1 for the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 2 Technical Certificate (8202) & Level 2 Diploma (6035)

  • The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 2 for the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202) and Level 3 Diploma

  • Home Plumbing Manual (New Ed): The complete step-by-step guide

Things to watch:

Activities:

  • Have a look online, what types of plumbing jobs are available in your local area?

  • What are pipes made from?

  • What does push fit mean?

  • What is the difference between a sink and a basin?

  • Where would you go for plumbing parts?

Why study Plumbing with NCC?

Plumbing  is both hands on and theory based. The practical part of our course is delivered in purpose-built workshops that have individual bays fitted.

  • Each students has their own work bay and to carry out practical work as though it were a live job. It really helps give us an insight into what life will be like in industry. 

  • We cover a range of skills required in the plumbing sector like hot water, cold water, sanitation and central heating.

  • We work in industry standard Plumbing workshops

  • We are trained by highly experienced tutors that support and guide us throughout our course to reach our full potential.

  • The college has amazing links with industry and employers, giving us lots of opportunity to gain work experience, network and even be offered jobs!

Frequently asked questions.