It’s an exciting time to become a qualified plumber, electrician or gas engineer
| Whatever the economic climate people will always need skilled tradespeople – there are 818,000 Google searches a month for ‘plumber /s’, 796,000 for ‘electrician /s’ and 78,600 for ‘gas engineer /s’1 ! | |
| In addition, massive UK building projects include: the £9.3bn2 2012 Olympics, the £15.9bn Crossrail project3, the £52-55bn Building Schools for the Future4 scheme, and the government’s programme to build 3 million new homes by 20205. |
With 13 UK training centres and flexible, high-quality plumbing courses, electrical courses and gas courses, our aim is to enable you to get the right skills and qualifications to benefit from this huge demand.
The opportunity to create the life you deserve
Plumbing training, electrical training or gas training with OLCI can open the door to a whole new future:
| Start a successful new career - be your own boss or work for a contractor | |
| Gain a second source of income - earn more when you want, while maintaining the security of your present employment | |
| Further your current career - extra qualifications can make you more employable, ensure you comply with new regulations … and increase your earnings |
The rewards of a plumbing, electrical or gas career can include increased earning potential, a better and more flexible lifestyle, varied and enjoyable work – and even the chance to start your own business.
Train for success with the UK’s construction training No. 1
13 UK training centres – and more on the way
We’re the UK’s only nationwide construction training provider – so you don’t have to travel overly long distances to do your practical workshops and assessments.
Choose when as well as where you train
You can pick from a range of dates and times for your practical workshops. And you can do your theory anywhere and at any time you want. This flexibility makes it easier to fit your plumbing course or electrician course around job or family commitments.
State-of-the-art – with a personal touch
Our centres have state-of-the-art facilities but are also warm, friendly places, with small groups receiving personal attention from expert tutors. Making them the ideal environment for your plumbing, gas or electrician training.
Industry-recognised plumbing, electrical and gas qualifications
Our industry-leading plumbing, gas and electrician courses can prepare you for qualifications including City & Guilds, EAL, NVQ and ACS for registration with Gas Safe Register.
Complete course packages
We offer complete packages that include all your practical and theory training. You can also choose from a range of additional courses – from Unvented Hot Water Systems to a Part P electrical course. Our Easy Payment Options may be able to help you spread the cost and get started straight away.
Helping you set up your own business or find a job
Our Business Support Package can help you set up on your own, while our Job Placement Service aims to match you with the right employer.
What do I do next?
For advice on which courses would be best for you or for a copy of our latest brochure, just call our Career Advisors on the number below.


