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For people new to the industry to professionals needing additional qualifications we have a course for you. Our plumbing courses are taught at levels 1, 2, and 3. You can also complete an intermediate or advanced apprenticeship in plumbing, or an advanced apprenticeship in gas installation allowing you to earn money while working with an employer and gaining your professional qualifications with us. From basic skills in plumbing (such as site preparation; plumbing science; and copper pipework) to professional qualifications. Students often progress up through our courses before entering the workforce. It’s also possible after this to progress to a level 3 National Diploma before undertaking a level 4 or 5 (university level) Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.

Who are Leicester College’s plumbing and gas courses for?

Our plumbing and gas courses are suitable both for school leavers as well as older people and/or those with some experience in the industry. The appropriate level for you will be decided based on your prior qualifications and work experience – many learners stay with us for two or more years to develop their skills to the required level for employment. If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional plumber or qualified gas engineer.

Further Information

Work experience will form an essential part of your course. You will be required to purchase personal protective equipment, a toolkit and stationery. Site visits and trips to trade shows form part of the vocational enrichment of the course. All courses involve a mixture of practical and theoretical assessment. You will pass the course by demonstrating your skills both in exams as well as in your practical work.

ACS CCN1 Plus 3/4 Elements (Re-Assess)

Course Code: C0379

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    16 hours per week
  • Duration 1 week
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

This is mandatory training that needs to be renewed every five years to allow you to continue your gas safe registration. This is a packaged assessment for gas safe registered installers who hold a current or expired (within 12 months of expiry date) certificates in any or all of the following: CCN1, WAT1, CEN1, CKR1, […]

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ACS CCN1 Plus 3/4 Elements (Re-Assess)

Course Code: C0379

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    16 hours per week
  • Duration 1 week
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

This is mandatory training that needs to be renewed every five years to allow you to continue your gas safe registration. This is a packaged assessment for gas safe registered installers who hold a current or expired (within 12 months of expiry date) certificates in any or all of the following: CCN1, WAT1, CEN1, CKR1, […]

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ACS Core Gas Safety Reassessment Training 2 Days

Course Code: C0383

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    12 hours per week
  • Duration 1 week
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

To enable practising gas installers to refresh themselves prior to taking ACS reassessment, mostly theory training delivered in purpose-built training room. Learners will be taken through any industry updates that have taken place since their last renewal. The training will also go through processes like using gas analyser for identifying appliance compliance. Learners will be […]

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ACS Core Gas Safety Reassessment Training 2 Days

Course Code: C0383

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    12 hours per week
  • Duration 1 week
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

To enable practising gas installers to refresh themselves prior to taking ACS reassessment, mostly theory training delivered in purpose-built training room. Learners will be taken through any industry updates that have taken place since their last renewal. The training will also go through processes like using gas analyser for identifying appliance compliance. Learners will be […]

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ACS Met 1 Assessment

Course Code: C0372

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    4 hours per week
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The ACS Met 1 assessment is a half-day assessment. This assessment is for gas engineers whose gas work includes installing new meters, exchanging old meters for new meters, and permanently removing meters and all the commissioning processes that are included with this. Candidates must hold a current CCN1 core gas safety assessment prior to applying. […]

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ACS Met 1 Assessment

Course Code: C0372

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    4 hours per week
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The ACS Met 1 assessment is a half-day assessment. This assessment is for gas engineers whose gas work includes installing new meters, exchanging old meters for new meters, and permanently removing meters and all the commissioning processes that are included with this. Candidates must hold a current CCN1 core gas safety assessment prior to applying. […]

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BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation Certificate of Achievement

Course Code: C0399

  • Start Date 03 Sep 2019
  • Study Hours Part Time
    6 hours per week
  • Duration 1 year
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

BPEC Gas Foundation is a bespoke service and maintenance training programme. The engineer at the end of this training will be suitably skilled to undertake a Core Gas Safety Assessment (separate course). Installation skills will be gained during training but the substantive skills will be learned onsite with a Gas Safe operative (provided by learner). […]

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BPEC Water Regulations Training

Course Code: C0390

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    6 hours per week
  • Duration 1 week
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The Water Regulations is a qualification that develops learning understanding and knowledge of the mandatory installation requirements for cold water systems in England and Wales. A course which enables participants to meet the entry criteria for the Water Regulations Approved Contractors Scheme that is run by your local water undertaker. This is a […]

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BPEC Water Regulations Training

Course Code: C0390

  • Start Date Various
  • Study Hours Part Time
    6 hours per week
  • Duration 1 week
  • Campus Freemen's Park Campus

The Water Regulations is a qualification that develops learning understanding and knowledge of the mandatory installation requirements for cold water systems in England and Wales. A course which enables participants to meet the entry criteria for the Water Regulations Approved Contractors Scheme that is run by your local water undertaker. This is a […]

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