Our Plumbing provision uses excellent industry standard workshops to provide you with an education of the trade that will be close to how you would work in the industry itself.
About Plumbing
Develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for a career in plumbing at NKC Gravesend College. Our Plumbing courses combine hands-on training with essential theory, helping you understand professional techniques, safe working practices and industry standards.
You will be taught by qualified tutors with extensive plumbing industry experience. They use their practical knowledge to provide expert guidance and help you develop the skills, confidence and professional approach needed to progress within the trade.
NKC Gravesend College has strong connections with local employers and reputable organisations. These industry links can help students understand workplace expectations and explore opportunities to progress to plumbing apprenticeships and employment.
Our full-time Plumbing courses include Awards, Certificates and Diplomas from Level 1 to Level 2. Qualifications are awarded through City & Guilds and provide a recognised route towards further workplace training.
After gaining suitable employment in the plumbing industry, you may be able to progress to an appropriate NVQ and apprenticeship programme. This combination of college-based learning and workplace assessment can help you work towards becoming a qualified plumber.
Whether you want to secure an apprenticeship, enter employment or continue your training, studying Plumbing at NKC Gravesend College can help you take your next step into the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Plumbing courses are taught at NKC Gravesend College in Kent, where students develop practical trade skills alongside essential technical knowledge.
Yes. Practical training is an important part of our Plumbing courses. Depending on your course, you could learn about pipework, plumbing systems, fittings, installation techniques, maintenance and safe working practices.
NKC Gravesend College offers full-time Plumbing qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2, including Awards, Certificates and Diplomas. Course availability and entry requirements may vary.
Our Plumbing qualifications are awarded by City & Guilds, a recognised awarding organisation for vocational and technical training.
A Plumbing course can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to apply for an apprenticeship. NKC Gravesend College also has links with local employers that may help students explore apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
Completing a college-based qualification alone does not usually make you a fully qualified plumber. You will normally need to gain suitable industry employment and complete further workplace training and assessment, such as an appropriate NVQ and apprenticeship.
This depends on the course level. Level 1 programmes are generally suitable for students starting their plumbing training, while Level 2 courses may require a relevant qualification or previous experience.
Depending on your qualifications, experience and further training, you could work towards becoming a plumber, plumbing and heating engineer, maintenance operative or self-employed tradesperson.
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