Start Your Career with an Apprenticeship

Real skills. Real work. Real pay. (And no boring lectures either.) Okay, fine — there are a few boring lectures... but we promise to keep them as fun as humanly possible.

What is an Apprenticeship?

It’s a job, a wage, and a qualification all rolled into one. You’ll earn while you learn — and gain hands-on experience with engineers who actually do the job every day.

This isn’t classroom learning in disguise. Expect tools, tasks, and training that gets you job-ready from day one.

What You’ll Need

Genuine interest in plumbing, gas, or green heating systems.
Positive attitude and a willingness to work hard and learn.
Respect for customers, property, and the people you’ll train with.
Readiness to find an employer — don’t worry, we’ll support you.

📘 Maths and English GCSEs are helpful — especially for gas and low temp — but not essential. We’ll help you complete Level 2 Functional skills in both subjects if needed.

Finding an Employer

We’ve got contacts — and we’ll support you every step of the way — but you’ll also need to show initiative. The best apprentices go out and get noticed.

That might mean knocking on a few doors, emailing a few local companies, or asking someone you know in the trade. We’ll help you build your confidence and make a great impression.

💡 A good attitude beats a polished CV every time.

What learning looks like with our Apprenticeships

Apprentices spend 1 week out of every 4 at our dedicated training centre in Nottingham, with the remaining 3 weeks developing their skills on-site with their employer/mentor.

Select an apprenticeship below to preview what you’ll learn in your academy weeks, and how you’ll build those skills on site.

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Plumber

Month 1

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Academy Month 1 – Safety, Tools, Water Systems & Appliance Familiarisation

Day 1 (Monday)

⚙️Induction, health & safety protocols, manual handling, PPE expectations, and risk assessments.

Day 2 (Tuesday)

⚙️Tool identification and safe use: cutters, pipe slices, deburrers, wrenches, and spanners.

Day 3 (Wednesday)

⚙️Introduction to cold water and hot water systems in domestic environments, including layout and storage types.

Day 4 (Thursday)

⚙️Disassembly of toilets, basins, and tap units to identify components and gain context for future installation tasks.

Employer Follow-Up (Weeks 2–4)

Apprentice Tasks

🧑‍🔧Observe apprentice selecting and using plumbing tools safely.
🧑‍🔧Show them various water system setups in real homes (e.g. storage tanks, combination boilers, unvented cylinders).
🧑‍🔧Let them assist in removing or inspecting basic appliances like taps or isolation valves.

Checks & Recap

✅Quiz on types of water systems and appliance connections.
✅Ask about PPE requirements and correct tool use.
✅Review their ability to trace pipework and identify supply vs waste fittings.

Coming Up Next 🔜

Next block focuses on pipework fabrication: measuring, cutting, bending and jointing using a variety of plumbing fittings.

Milestones You'll Hit

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Start

Get hired, start earning, and begin gaining experience in a real trade from Day 1.

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Month 6

You’re no longer shadowing — you’re taking on tasks, solving problems, and building confidence.

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Finish

Complete your apprenticeship and earn a qualification that actually means something in the field.

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Next Step

Progress into a skilled engineer role — full-time, confident, and employable for life.