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.
Plumbing Heating & Gas
Who are Leicester College’s plumbing heating 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.
BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation Certificate of Achievement – C0399
Course Code: C0399
Key Information
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
6 hours per week -
Duration 1 year
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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). […]
Construction Skills Diploma Level 1 (BSE Pathway) – C7865
Course Code: C7865
Key Information
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Start your journey in the construction industry with this fantastic course. You'll learn about all areas of the industry, which will allow you to discover the parts you love. Then springboard your career with a further course in a specialised area.
Plumbing Technical Certificate level 2 – C0360
Course Code: C0360
Key Information
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 1 year
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Enrol onto this course if you are interested in a career as a plumber. You will gain a high level of occupational skills and increase your understanding of important aspects within the plumbing sector which will help you to pursue further qualifications to get closer to your dream job.
T Level – Building Services Engineering – Plumbing, Heating and Gas Specialism – C7261
Course Code: C7261
Key Information
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Start Date 04 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 2 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Heating engineers and plumbers are what this country needs right now. Big change is coming, and the country needs YOU to make that change happen. In this two-year course, you master heating and plumbing systems, so you can boss any job in any building.
Plumbing Diploma level 2 – C0508
Course Code: C0508
Key Information
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Start Date 05 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
7 hours per week -
Duration 1 year
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Upskill your CV or kickstart your career in the plumbing industry with our evening course. Working around your daily commitments, this course will allow you to underpin the skills of becoming a plumber and help you towards a new career. You will be taught by industry-experienced teaching staff in our advanced construction facilities.
ACS CCN1 Plus 3/4 Elements (Re-Assess) – C0379
Course Code: C0379
Key Information
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Start Date Various
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Study Hours Part Time
14 hours per week -
Duration 1 week
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Complete this mandatory assessment for gas safe registered installers, allowing you to continue your gas safe registration. You can also choose to complete other elements to broaden your scope of work, including Gas Safety or Liquid Gas, helping you apply for a wider range of engineering opportunities.
ACS CCN1 Plus 3/4 Elements (Re-Assess) – C0379
Course Code: C0379
Key Information
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Start Date Various
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Study Hours Part Time
14 hours per week -
Duration 1 week
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Complete this mandatory assessment for gas safe registered installers, allowing you to continue your gas safe registration. You can also choose to complete other elements to broaden your scope of work, including Gas Safety or Liquid Gas, helping you apply for a wider range of engineering opportunities.
ACS Core Gas Safety Reassessment Training 2 Days – C0383
Course Code: C0383
Key Information
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Start Date Various
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Study Hours Part Time
12 hours per week -
Duration 1 week
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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 […]
ACS Core Gas Safety Reassessment Training 2 Days – C0383
Course Code: C0383
Key Information
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Start Date Various
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Study Hours Part Time
12 hours per week -
Duration 1 week
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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 […]