The Plumbing Workshop at East Coast College's Great Yarmouth campus provides a modern, industry-standard training environment where students develop practical plumbing and heating engineering skills. The workshop is equipped with dedicated training bays that enable learners to gain hands-on experience in pipework installation, central heating systems, sanitation, and fault-finding using professional tools and equipment. The facilities support practical learning that prepares students for apprenticeships and careers within the plumbing and heating industry.
Student Stories
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"I found college to be very accepting and has provided me with new experiences including trips and placement, which will help me with my next steps."
"I've had the opportunity to work on live projects where my work has been displayed at The Time and Tide Museum and the Ice House."
"The best thing about my time at college is learning new skills and how it can set me up for my career. I have learnt bricklaying skills that I did not know beforehand, which has opened up amazing opportunities."
"College has been a really valuable experience for me, being hands-on and learning with industry-standard facilities has helped me secure a job in a garage."
"My time at East Coast College has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience, allowing me to study a subject I am passionate about and providing opportunities to travel during the course and pursue global career opportunities."
"My time at ECC has been the best experience of my life! Meeting new people and furthering my education with animals has opened up new doors for a career in the industry."
Trips & Guest Speakers
Our Plumbing and Heating Engineering students take part in practical sessions, installation projects and industry-focused experiences that develop their technical skills, confidence and professionalism. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations and workshops with experienced tradespeople, they learn the latest techniques, systems and practices within the plumbing and heating industry. From working on realistic installations and exploring new technologies to gaining valuable career-focused experience, every opportunity helps prepare students for a successful future in plumbing and heating engineering.
Your Future Starts Here
Learn about our employer partners
Our Plumbing and Heating Engineering courses work with industry employers, including Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water, to give students valuable insight into real-world plumbing and water industry practices. Through these partnerships, students develop their technical skills, gain up-to-date industry knowledge, and explore a wide range of career opportunities while experiencing how professional plumbing, heating and water systems are installed, maintained and managed in the workplace.
Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water
