Plumbing
If you are interested in pursuing a career in plumbing then this is the ideal place to get ahead. During the course, you will work alongside our expert tutors to learn the skills and knowledge you need to progress your skillset and career. You will study in our industry simulated workshops which will allow you to practice your practical skills.
What do plumbers do?
Well, a plumber mainly:
- Repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replace faulty taps, washers, valves, etc
- Attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods
- Tests completed installation for leaks and make any necessary adjustments
- Installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, radiators and fires
- Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools
Check out the below video with much more information on our exciting plumbing courses.
Our plumbing students have seen their grades soar with many progressing into apprenticeships throughout the pandemic.
Our plumbing tutors are passionate about training and preparing our students for employment. The course is 50% practical and 50% theory and students are encouraged to push and prepare themselves for the next level of study.
The students on this year’s courses have really excelled in their skills development. Due to the restrictions of lockdown, they have been coming into the workshop to focus on practical work while completing theory work at home. The students have loved this way of working and it may become an approach the course tutors will utilise on a permanent basis in the future.
Our Level 1 students had a taster of what to expect at Level 2 as they learned about boiler, radiator and toilet systems in the workshop, benefitting from the pre-installed equipment that allows them to put their research and knowledge into practice.
The classroom is a place to explore, a place to learn and a place to prepare for the world of work
The plumbing students at Chesterfield College complete their studies with a comprehensive knowledge of the plumbing industry, but also with improved confidence and skills that will allow them to succeed in life as well as work.
This year we have had 7 fantastic students move onto apprenticeships and start their journey towards employment. We have been incredibly impressed with the talent we have, and we are expecting more of our students to follow the same path in the future.
Electrical Installation
Our Electrical Installation qualifications come with fully-equipped workshops in which to learn about circuit design, technology systems and electrical science principles – providing you with the technical knowledge you need to progress in your career.