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Studying Plumbing and Gas is a smart and rewarding career choice for anyone interested in a hands-on, practical trade that continues to be in high demand. As homes and businesses rely on efficient plumbing and heating systems, skilled professionals are essential for installation, maintenance, and repair. Our courses provide the perfect starting point, combining technical knowledge with practical skills to prepare you for a successful future in the industry.

You’ll gain valuable experience working with plumbing systems, heating technologies, and key elements of electrical and mechanical engineering. There’s also a growing focus on sustainability, so you will explore renewable energy solutions such as solar thermal and heat pump systems. Taught by experienced tutors in fully equipped workshops, you’ll develop the confidence and expertise needed to progress to further training or direct employment in the plumbing and heating trade.

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“I have always wanted to study something physical and hands-on while pursuing a career which I knew I would enjoy. I started studying at Level 1 before progressing onto an apprenticeship. The main reason for studying an apprenticeship is that I wanted to gain on-site experience as well as get my qualifications.

The apprenticeship allows me to use the skills I learn on-site and at college and apply this to my portfolio of work. There is very good support when studying an apprenticeship. My lecturers are helpful, and my employer gave me a lot of support by gradually introducing me to working on-site and different tasks.”

Alex | Apprenticeship

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£21,456 Entry Level Salary

£26,971 Average Salary

£38,569 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

  • Sets up and operates machinery to manufacture windows and window frames.
  • Fixes mirror panels to interior and exterior walls and repairs and replaces broken glass.
  • Applies mastic, putty or adhesive between glass and frame and trims off excess with knife.
  • Smooths edges of glass and positions and secures in frame or grooved lead strips.
  • Scores plain, coloured, safety and ornamental glass with hand cutter and breaks off glass by hand or with pliers.
  • Examines drawings or specifications to determine job requirements.

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Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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