City & Guilds Plumbing Courses | City & Guilds 6129 Courses

City & Guilds Plumbing Training Courses 6129. Recognised Plumbing Training at City and Guilds Level 2 | City & Guilds Training Course 6129.
We are an established, approved City & Guilds Training Centre and as such, are able to offer you the opportunity to obtain the City & Guilds 6129 - Plumbing Technical Certificate at level 2. The current industry recognised entry level to the plumbing sector is the C&G 6129.

If you are considering entering the plumbing trade with little or no previous experience an want to become a General Domestic Plumber. The City & Guilds 6129-2 Level 2 Technical certificate is the first qualification you should obtain as it is the world wide and industry recognised standard for a General Domestic plumber. The C&G 6129-2 Technical certificate is the foundation for your plumbing career and provides you with a qualification for any future Plumbing training and NVQ qualifications. This is a 8 week full time course Monday to Friday. The price is £3,995.00 VAT and Registration Fees already included in price.

There are many plumbing courses advertised in the press and internet some who state you can become a plumber in as little as 4 weeks and it can be confusing at first. There is only one course you should do if you want to enter the plumbing trade with the skills, qualification and knowledge to carry out the range of general domestic plumbing to be able to call yourself a 'General Domestic Plumber'. That plumbing course is the City and Guilds 6129 -2 Level 2 Technical certificate course.


City and Guilds 6129 - 8 WEEK Course ( You can stagger this course to suit your needs)


This course will provide you with the underpinning knowledge required to move forward to the NVQ Level 2 (6089) which can be achieved once in the work place. The 6129 is an essential part of your plumbing future. If you choose, you can opt to be assessed on site with a view to obtaining an NVQ (C&G 6089). We have our own NVQ assessors in place who can support you whilst you are working within the industry and assess you in your workplace.

The 6189 level 2 course starts with basic pipe work skills and moves onto more complex plumbing tasks, including airing cupboards, bathroom suites, above ground drainage, central heating installation (no gas/oil), lead work and low carbon steel. The various tasks set will provide you with the skills to undertake such work competently and safely once you are working as a Plumber.

This Plumbing qualification is also available at weekends

This C&G 6129 Plumbing qualification forms the basis of knowledge for all modern domestic plumbing and is the starting point for anyone looking for a career in plumbing. Many training providers will try and sell you City & Guilds 6022 or 6032 as an equivalent or as industry recognised qualifications but they are not. These courses will not provide you with the skills or knowledge a plumber needs. 


  • Safety
  • Key Principles
  • Common Plumbing Processes
  • Cold Water Systems
  • Domestic Hot Water Systems
  • Sanitation Systems
  • Central Heating Systems (Pipe work Only)
  • Electrical Supply and Earth Continuity
  • Sheet Weatherings
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Following training in all of the above units, assessment will be by a variety of methods including closed book on-line exams, open book on-line exams and practical assessments undertaken within the training centre.
  • All practical assessments are recorded, photographed and signed off by our qualified assessors, and overseen by our own qualified Internal Verifiers. This system ensures that the entire course, practical through to written/online exams is carried out here on site at Goldtrowel without delay and in a Porfessional manner.
  • Throughout your training we will provide all tools and materials required for you to successfully complete your assessments. All we ask is that you ensure that you have protective footwear and fire-retardant overalls are mandatory for this course.
  • At the end of your course, your completed portfolio together with the results of your assessments and exams are submitted to City & Guilds for certification and award for the City & Guilds 6129 Level 2 Plumbing Technical Certificate. Throughout your training we will provide all tools and materials required for you to successfully complete your assessments. All we ask is that you ensure that you have protective footwear and fire-retardant overalls are required for health and safety available at Goldtrowel.
  • We will also provide you with the recommended reading material: Plumbing NVQ and Technical Certificate Level 2 by JTL as well as a revision guide. This reference book will provide you with all the relevant information required to successfully complete this plumbing course. If you use this reference book as recommended by your instructor, it will help you achieve your goal.
  • If you are still undecided about a career in plumbing, why not try our 5 day plumbing course first. This will give you a good insight into what is required to undertake plumbing tasks successfully. If from that you decide to progress to the 6129 and a career as a plumber, this will prove to be useful when you undertake some of your practical assessments.

We pride ourselves in your success in achieving City & Guilds plumbing Qualifications and our pass rate is excellent. We are keen to ensure that all attendees on all courses receive the highest quality of training and support to give them the best possible chance of passing any exams and assessments. We have relevant staff in place to cater for any difficulties you may encounter, including provision of readers for paper and online exams.

  • Following training in all of the above units, assessment will be by a variety of methods including closed book on-line exams, open book on-line exams and practical assessments undertaken within the training centre.
  • All practical assessments are recorded, photographed and signed off by our qualified assessors, and overseen by our own qualified Internal Verifiers. This system ensures that the entire course, practical through to written/online exams is carried out here on site at Goldtrowel without delay and in a Professional manner.
  • Throughout your training we will provide all tools and materials required for you to successfully complete your assessments. All we ask is that you ensure that you have protective footwear and fire-retardant overalls are mandatory for this course.
  • We will also provide you with the recommended reading material: Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Plumbing Candidate Handbook by JTL.
We will also explain and demonstrate all the different plumbing materials used. Plumbing Tools and equipment will be fully supplied, explained and demonstrated


What will you be competent to do when you have passed?

After successful completion of the City & Guilds 6129 Level 2 Plumbing Course you will be able, with confidence, tackle most, if not all, general domestic plumbing from fixing a leaky tap to the design and installation of a full bathroom suite. Typically general domestic plumbers carry out the following plumbing projects:

  • Full bathroom installation and commissioning 
  • Install and maintain radiators & central heating systems (not gas work) 
  • Installation of appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers etc..
  • Install and maintain domestic hot and cold water systems
  • Install and maintain above and below ground drainage systems
  • Install and maintain leadwork
  • Install and maintain guttering  

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  • City and Guilds 6129 Plumbing Courses
    Price: £3995  inc deposit and VAT
    Deposit: £500
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