The adult trainee route
Experienced in plumbing but no qualifications ?
To complete a recognised training route, you will need to be working with an experienced plumber to gain your NVQ and registered with a college to complete your technical certificate. The NVQ is a measure of competence, there is no formal training to take place, it is only a method to gauge whether or not you have the correct experiences in the workplace therefore it must be completed when working with a qualified plumber.
Assuming you have an employer, you need to find a local college or training provider who offers the following qualifications. Click on each one to see what they involve:
These qualifications will enable you to practise as a qualified plumber.