Who we are
Plumbing Skills Academy
Practical, small-group plumbing training led by plumbing lecturer Arbnor.
Our approach
Practical plumbing skills, taught in small groups
Plumbing Skills Academy aims to help people develop practical plumbing skills and a stronger understanding of the plumbing trade.
The academy is led by Arbnor, a plumbing lecturer with over 8 years of teaching experience. The focus is on accessible, practical learning in a small-group environment, giving students opportunities to learn through instruction and hands-on activities.
The introductory course
The intensive introductory course is for people who want to learn the fundamentals of plumbing, develop practical skills and explore further training opportunities. It runs in one of two formats: 10 evenings, Monday to Friday, from 18:00 to 21:00, or 5 Saturdays from 09:00 to 15:00 over 5 weeks.
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Your instructor
Arbnor
Plumbing lecturer
- Over 8 years of teaching experience
- Leads Plumbing Skills Academy
- Small classes of a maximum of 6–8 students
At a glance
The introductory course in brief
Weekday option
10 evenings
Mon–Fri 18:00–21:00
Saturday option
5 Saturdays
09:00–15:00 over 5 weeks
Class size
Maximum 6–8 students
Course fee
£1,100
How we teach
Practical, small-group, step by step
Learn by doing
Guided hands-on activities alongside the essential knowledge behind them.
Small-group teaching
Classes of a maximum of 6–8 students, so everyone can take part and ask questions.
Tools provided
All tools required for the practical activities are supplied for use during the course.
Two certificates
A Certificate of Completion and a CPD Certificate for students who meet the course requirements. Not a regulated qualification.
Who it’s for
Who the introductory course suits
You don’t need previous plumbing experience, and the course will lead you into progressing onto a Level 2 Plumbing Diploma. It suits:
- Complete beginners. Start from the basics with step-by-step instruction and guided practice. No previous plumbing experience is needed.
- People exploring plumbing. Find out what practical plumbing work involves before deciding whether to take your training further.
- Building a foundation. Cover selected skills and subject areas before considering further plumbing training.
- Hands-on learners. Spend time practising with pipe, fittings and tools. All tools are supplied for use during the course.
Next steps
How registering your interest works
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Register your interest
Use the enquiry form or email us. Tell us which course interests you and how you would like to be contacted.
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We get in touch
We contact you by your preferred method (email, phone or WhatsApp) to answer your questions and note your interest.
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Dates and details are confirmed
Course dates and further details are confirmed with interested students once arrangements are finalised.
Planned programmes
After the introductory course, the academy intends to introduce further plumbing training, including Level 2 courses. Neither programme is open for enrolment yet.
Coming Soon
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing
Coming Soon
NVQ Level 2 Plumbing
Completing the introductory course does not automatically lead to either qualification.
Interested in the next course?
Course dates are being finalised. Register your interest and we will be in touch when arrangements are confirmed.