At South Devon College, our state-of-the-art plumbing training facilities are designed to prepare you for a modern, future-proof career in the building services and renewable energy industries.

Within our plumbing workshops, you’ll also develop core trade skills, including installing copper and plastic pipework systems, hot and cold water supply, central heating installation and maintenance, fitting guttering and rainwater systems, installing sanitary ware, including taps, siphons, and float-operated valves, and copper fabrication and soldering techniques.

As the demand for sustainable technologies continues to grow, our cutting edge Clean Energy Centre will focus on the latest advancements in green energy and environmental efficiency, including the installation and maintenance of systems including air source and ground source heat pumps and solar thermal systems, all delivered in purpose-built training spaces with the latest industry-standard tools and equipment.

With the integration of new IT systems and AI features, students are trained not only in practical skills but also in digital tools that reflect the direction of modern plumbing and building services engineering.