Plumbing & Heating Basic Skills
£395.00 ex vat
One-Day Plumbing & Heating Course…
Overview (one-day)
This intensive, practical one-day course gives candidates a solid, workplace-ready introduction to domestic plumbing and central heating fundamentals. It covers cold water and hot water systems, central heating components and basic commissioning, hands-on plumbing skills (copper pipe bending, jointing and working with common fittings), and a clear, accessible introduction to heat pumps and renewable heating technologies. The course is designed as the entry gateway for candidates who will go on to our heat-pump training packages — completion of this one-day course makes a candidate eligible for the full heat pump programmes we deliver.
This intensive, practical one-day course gives candidates a solid, workplace-ready introduction to domestic plumbing and central heating fundamentals. It covers cold water and hot water systems, central heating components and basic commissioning, hands-on plumbing skills (copper pipe bending, jointing and working with common fittings), and a clear, accessible introduction to heat pumps and renewable heating technologies. The course is designed as the entry gateway for candidates who will go on to our heat-pump training packages — completion of this one-day course makes a candidate eligible for the full heat pump programmes we deliver.
Who this course is for / entry requirements
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Job seekers, career changers and tradespeople wishing to expand into plumbing, domestic heating and renewables.
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No formal qualifications required; a reasonable standard of English and basic numeracy is helpful.
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Suitable for people aiming to progress to our heat-pump installer courses and domestic electrical/Part P progression routes.
Learning outcomes (what delegates will be able to do)
By the end of the day participants will be able to:
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Describe the basic components and operation of domestic cold-water and hot-water systems.
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Identify the main parts of a central heating system (boiler, pump, expansion vessel, radiator, TRV, cylinder, controls).
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Safely prepare, measure, cut and bend copper pipe to produce common domestic plumbing runs.
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Fit and test common types of fittings (compression, push-fit, and an overview of soldered joints) and select the right fitting for the job.
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Understand safe filling, venting and basic commissioning of a heating circuit and how to check system pressure.
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Explain the basic principles of heat pumps (air-source and ground-source), their role in domestic heating, and how they interface with hot water cylinders and central heating systems.
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Understand health & safety essentials, PPE and safe working practices in domestic plumbing and heating environments.
Timetable (example 09:00–16:30)
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Registration, safety brief, aims
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Cold water session + practical
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Hot water session
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Break
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Central heating fundamentals
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Lunch
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Practical plumbing workshop (pipe bending & fittings)
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Intro to heat pumps & renewables
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Review, short assessment and Q&A
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Close
Assessment & certification
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Continuous practical observation and trainer competency sign-off.
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Short knowledge check (multiple choice / short answer) to confirm understanding.
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Delegates receive a Certificate of Attendance / CPD Certificate (approx. 6.5–7 CPD hours) and a record of practical competencies achieved.
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Successful completion qualifies candidates to enrol on our heat pump training packages (eligibility requirement).
Equipment, tools & PPE (provided / required)
Provided by the centre: common hand tools for learners to use, pipe benders, practice rigs, radiators and demo cylinders, materials for practical exercises, and training aids.
Learners should bring / wear: sturdy workwear (long trousers), steel-toe or protective footwear, notepad, pen. (Trainers will confirm any additional PPE requirements before the course.)
Learners should bring / wear: sturdy workwear (long trousers), steel-toe or protective footwear, notepad, pen. (Trainers will confirm any additional PPE requirements before the course.)
Class size & delivery
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Maximum: 8 learners per course to ensure meaningful hands-on practice and individual feedback.
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Typical delivery: 1 lead trainer + assistant for larger groups.
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Teaching methods: brief theory sessions, live demonstrations, supervised hands-on practice, group troubleshooting and bite-size assessments.
Progression & how this supports employability
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Eligibility: Completion makes candidates eligible for our full heat-pump courses and packages (ASHP/GSHP introduction, installer training, commissioning workshops).
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Immediate employment benefits: demonstrates basic competence and practical skills that employers value for entry-level plumbing/heating assistant roles; boosts confidence to apply for trainee installer and labourer roles on domestic jobs.
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Pathways: Progress to Level 2 Electrical or Part P awareness, heat pump installer training, plumbing apprenticeships, or direct employer placements/assisted interviews where available.
