Break into a Trade without a degree

Pursuing a trade as a career in the UK can be a very smart and rewarding choice, both practically and financially.

The UK has a long-term skills shortage in many trades such as plumbing, electrical work and gas engineering.

We can help kickstart your career in a trade, even if you have no prior experience.

  • Entry-level and advanced learning programmes available 

    • Industry recognised qualifications

      • Short courses, skills bootcamps and apprenticeships 

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What a role as a Tradesperson involves

In the UK, trade careers cover a wide range of roles across engineering, utilities and emerging green industries.

You’ll like this if you enjoy:

  • Solving problems and fixing things

  • Getting hands-on with mechanical, electrical, or heating equipment

  • Learning new technologies

  • Working with people

  • Learning and adapting 

Skills you’ll build

Completing one of our gas, electric or plumbing training courses not only lead to accredited qualifications. You’ll also gain the technical and soft skills that employers look for to help you enter the industry for the first time.

Technical skills

  • Understanding of mechanical systems, pumps, motors, valves, and pipework

  • Heating and energy systems knowledge

  • System design and calculations

  • Installation and commissioning skills

  • Familiarity with renewable energy technologies

 

Transferable skills

  • Communication skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Adaptability and willingness to learn

  • Attention to detail

  • Teamwork and collaboration

Featured courses

Our range of fully funded IT courses are available below, as well as our other programmes which may also be of interest. 

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  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteUpskillPaid Course
    CT Metering Upskill Course

    Get qualified in CT metering with this short upskill course.

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  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteBeginnerPaid Course
    Become a Gas Engineer - Managed Learning Programme

    Become a qualified Gas Engineer in 7-8 months with our Managed Learning Programme.

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  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteUpskillPaid Course
    Water Regulations Training

    Get qualified in Water Regulations (1999) in one day.

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  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteUpskillPaid Course
    Legionella Training

    Learn Legionella risk assessment with our 1-day course.

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  • Skills BootcampTradeOn-siteUpskillFunding Available
    Smart Metering Skills Bootcamp

    Start a career as a smart meter engineer.

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  • Short CourseTradeOn-siteBeginnerFunding Available
    Air Source Heat Pumps Skills Bootcamp

    Become a heat pump installer with our fully funded Air Source Heat Pumps Skills Bootcamp.

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Funding & how it works

Our training courses are available for complete beginners, career changers and those looking to advance their engineering career.

Costs vary depending on the type of course you’re interested in, with some courses (such as the Air Source Heat Pump Skills Bootcamp) and apprenticeships available at no cost for learners.

To apply, simply out the form on this page, and a member of our enrolment team will contact you to discuss the next start date for the course and your eligibility to join.

 

Gas, Electric & Plumbing Courses – FAQs

For learners

How it works

If you’re new to our training courses, this is what you can expect once you’ve applied for the course.

  1. Apply
  2. Eligibility call
  3. Enrol
  4. Learn
  5. Complete
  6. Progression support

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