EARN WHILE YOU LEARN
Paid PlumbingTraining
We've been turning people into plumbers since 2003.
Our Earn While You Learn plumber courses offer a fast-track alternative to the traditional plumbing apprenticeship. They're perfect for people with no plumbing experience who wish to start earning money right away.
With our paid plumbing pathway you can make a living wage (up to £27,000 a year) and complete your plumbing course at the same time. You'll also be gaining valuable work experience that will come in handy once you're a qualified plumber.
While you're working, we will provide flexible, fast-track plumbing training at one of our fully-equipped UK training centres, plus ongoing career support once you're qualified. Our plumber training programme will turn you into an accomplished tradesperson, and you'll get paid too!
Contact Access Training now for more information about our Earn While You Learn programmes.
NOTE: Our Earn While You Learn courses are not affiliated with any UK Government apprenticeship scheme. This is a private qualification route that includes on-site training plus employment opportunities and connections. If you are looking for a government-funded apprenticeship programme, please visit gov.uk for more information.
Choose from the following courses:
Plumbing pathway entry requirements
You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to apply for the Access Training paid plumbing pathway. Our courses are designed with beginners in mind, but they're equally applicable to those with prior experience who are looking to build on their current knowledge.
Earn while you learn Plumber Training: Course Overview
Here's what your journey will look like...
Step One|Level 1 City & Guilds Health and Safety
You will attend two days of health and safety training webinars, then complete the Level 1 City & Guilds Health and Safety exam remotely. This is to make sure you are able to stay safe while working on-site.
Step Two|CSCS Card
A one-day webinar will prepare you to sit the CSCS card exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for your CSCS card, which permits you to work on-site.
Step Three|Preparing for Work
As soon as you've obtained your CSCS card, we will reach out to our network of employers to secure an interview for one of 300+ labourer / site work opportunities throughout the UK. You will attend two days of webinars to prepare you for working on-site.
Step Four|Start Earning!
Earn While You Learn students typically start with a standard site labourer role, so your duties will include site maintenance, setup and clearance. PPE will be provided. Expect to earn somewhere between £10.65 and £14.00 per hour.
NOTE: Duties and salary may vary depending on site location.
Step Five|Plumbing Theory
While you're gaining valuable work experience on the construction site, you will also be doing the theory portion of your plumbing course. This involves webinars and homework.
Step Six|Practical Training
When you're ready for the practical portion of your plumbing course, you will attend one of our training centres for hands-on plumbing training under the supervision of our experienced industry professionals. The course content and qualifications will depend on whether you've chosen our Essential Plumbing Course or our Professional Plumbing Course.
Step Seven|Ongoing Career Support
Once you've earned your plumbing qualifications, you can seek employment with an established plumbing firm or start a business of your own. Either way, we provide three years of guaranteed career support to help you find your feet in the plumbing trade. This, combined with the experience you gained on the site, gives you the best possible chance of succeeding as a professional plumber.
Plumbing Pathway Faqs
- How long does a plumbing apprenticeship take?
- A traditional plumbing apprenticeship can last up to 4 years. If you're looking to become a fully-qualified plumber as soon as possible, our Earn While You Learn scheme may be exactly what you're looking for. It's a bit like a fast-track plumbing apprenticeship: our experienced tutors will help you to get qualified in the shortest possible timeframe, plus we'll help you secure a work placement so that you can start earning money straight away.
- How much does the course cost?
- The Earn While You Learn pathway combines one of our plumbing courses with a paid work placement plus the basic training required to work on-site. The cost of the Essential and Professional courses is unchanged, meaning you'll get paid on-site work experience as you train to become a fully qualified plumber for the same price as one of our normal plumbing courses. Our Course Advisors will be able to tailor a quotation to suit your needs and discuss the cost in full including payment and financing options.
More info: Access Training Course Prices
Qualifications
Our plumbing programme allows you to gain the following qualifications:
Level 1 City & Guilds Health and Safety Qualification
CSCS Operatives Card (Green Card)
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
This qualification is included in the Professional and Premium courses only.
Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Certificate (G3)
This qualification is included in the Professional and Premium courses only.
WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) Certificate
This qualification is included in the Professional and Premium courses only.
Gas Training Certificate
This qualification is included in the Professional and Premium courses only.
Are you ready to start earning?
Our paid plumbing pathway is the perfect choice for would-be plumbers who want to start earning ASAP. Contact Access Training now to discuss your career options with one of our course advisors.
