Start your journey towards a career in Plumbing.
If you're aiming for a hands-on career as a plumber or heating engineer, the Aspiring Professional in Plumbing course is the perfect place to begin.
Whether your goal is to join an established company or eventually run your
own business, this course gives you the essential skills to take that first
step. You'll learn how to install, service, and repair hot and cold-water
systems, central heating, bathroom suites, and kitchens — everything you need to
build a strong foundation in the plumbing trade.
You will study:
- Health and safety
- Basic plumbing installation
- Introduction to the plumbing industry
- The routes available for a career in the plumbing industry
3 days per week incorpating maths, Engliah, work experience and tutorial.
This is a Study Programme for students aged 16-18 years.
If you are yet to gain any formal qualifications (e.g. GCSE's) you will be enrolled onto our Aspiring Professionals Programme which is perfect for progression to further study at level 2 or alternatively an apprenticeship route into employment.
Basic levels of literacy and numeracy are required for you to study at this level (grade 2 or below in English/Maths)
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
For this course, you will be required to have
- Work boots
- Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
- A pen and paper
You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:
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Starting 8th September 2025 - Ending - 19th June 2026
REF R306R001
If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form