Plumbing

Course overview
With a shortage of trained plumbers, demand has never been higher. And whether you want to get into the trade, or you're already a plumber and want a formal qualification, the ICS Plumbing course is a great way to get the skills you need.

This course gives you an in-depth understanding of everything from common plumbing problems to hot and cold water systems. After completing the course, your ICS Diploma in Plumbing could take you on to the City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate.

Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous qualifications to take this course. We would however recommend you have 4 GCSEs of standard D or above - also available from ICS.

Key Topics
Health and Safety
Common Plumbing Processes
Key Plumbing Principles
Cold and hot water systems and components
Central Heating Systems
Electricity
Environmental Awareness
Effective Working Relationships
 
Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.
What's more you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Qualification
ICS Plumbing Diploma

Assessment
This course includes a number of multiple choice test papers that you complete as part of your coursework. These can either be completed online or forwarded to ICS for grading.
If you want to go on to achieve the City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate, you only need to sit the practical training and assessment at a centre recommended by ICS.
Please note to gain either of the City and Guilds awards there are additional costs.

What our students say
"I try to do some study every day, but you can work for half an hour here and half an hour there, as it suits you. Its not like going back to college, because you can keep working while you're studying. "

Craig Young, ICS Graduate, Dundee.
 
Key Jobs
This course will give you the underpinning knowledge to work in the plumbing industry.

Free with course
WRAS Water Regulations Guide.

Distance Learning Plumbing Course.
If you're looking for a career as a plumber, the distance learning plumbing course is ideal.

The home study plumbing course provides training in the core skills needed to career as a plumber. The distance learning plumbing course is designed to suit you, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of plumbing through flexible and cost-effective home study.

With the distance learning plumbing course, a personal tutor is available to help you through the course. Additionally, a team of student advisors are only a phone call away. What's more, because the distance learning plumbing course is so comprehensive, pervious qualifications are not always needed.

If you'd like a career as a plumber, the home study plumbing course is the ideal distance learning training course for you.