There has never been a better time to enrol on a plumbing course. Perpetually, there is a general shortage of skilled plumbers in the UK and their expertise is in high demand, so earnings potential is always growing. In fact, according to Salarytrack.co.uk, fully qualified plumber can earn up to £40,000 per year, and even more if you plan to run your own plumbing business.

With a comprehensive plumbing course taught via home study you will receive industry recognised training and earn the City and Guilds (6129) Plumbing Certificate. This certificate proves you are a fully qualified plumber and is a requirement to work as a plumber in the UK.

A Train 4 Trade in plumbing will train you to the level of a fully qualified plumber in a time period you can dictate, so you can study at your own speed and according to your starting ability, so that you are guaranteed to receive a thorough understanding of the trade. Studying at home also means you can plan your study time around existing time commitments such as work and family.

The Train4Trade plumbing courses have no entry requirements, other than a desire to learn, and an enthusiasm for your newly chosen career path. The plumbing courses comprise everything you will need to know to become a fully qualified plumber, from the basic concepts of plumbing through to applying this knowledge to real world use.

Alongside your home study (including a number of online resources) you will have access to a fully equipped workshop for practical study, a dedicated tutor and multimedia learning materials. By teaching you with a variety of different methods the course allows you to quickly absorb and process what you have been studying and use this knowledge to succeed in your new career.

On successful completion of your course in plumbing you will possess the nationally recognised City & Guilds (6129) Plumbing Certificate. From this point you’ll be able to embark upon your new career. Working as a plumber is a rewarding and challenging job: it requires you to be self confident, use your initiative, solve problems, and work in different and varied environments. It also gives you increased freedom due to plumbing being an in-demand trade, and many experienced plumbers decide to run their own successful businesses.

However you decide to use your new qualification, with a Train4Trade plumbing course, you’ll be amazed at the number of opportunities open to you in the future.