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Leeds College Of Building; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds College Of Building offers plumbing courses that provide hands-on training and entry into the plumbing profession. Opportunities include part-time study, apprenticeships, and preparation for a successful career in plumbing, with varied salary ranges based on experience from £19,000 to £60,000.

Qualifications

• Basic skills test or relevant qualification required for part-time courses.
• Entry via plumbing courses available as study programs or apprenticeships.

Skills

Practical skills

Methodical approach

Ability to follow technical drawings

Attention to detail

Comfortable working at heights

Numeracy skills

Customer service skills

Education

Good GCSEs for measurements and calculations

Job description

Skills

• Practical skills
• Methodical approach
• Ability to follow technical drawings
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable working at heights
• Numeracy skills
• Customer service skills

Qualifications

Plumbing courses are available as study programmes, part-time courses, or apprenticeships. Good GCSEs are recommended for measurements and calculations.

At Leeds College of Building, entry is via a basic skills test or, for part-time courses, a relevant qualification.

Salary

Newly trained plumbers can earn approximately £19,000 - £25,000.

Experienced plumbers can earn approximately £25,000 - £30,000.

Senior/master crafts plumbers can earn approximately £30,000 - £60,000.

Self-employed plumbers set their own rates.