For adults (19+ learners) and those already working in the industry, Colchester Institute offers a range of professional Electrical, Plumbing and Heating industry training courses. These include:

OFTEC Assessment

OFTEC has set specific pre-requisite entry requirements for candidates wishing to enter the OFTEC training and assessment processes. The criteria are to ensure that candidates have the required experience and knowledge before being permitted entry to the scheme.

BPEC Plumbing Qualifications

As a BPEC-accredited training and assessment centre, we provide a quality service to all who work within the Building Services Engineering sector.

Our purpose-built facilities allow us to offer a range of short courses for experienced plumbing operatives seeking to expand their industry knowledge and gain additional qualifications to comply with current legislation.

WaterOilPart LLow Temperature Heating Design
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available dates for Reassessment:
25th April or 16th June 2025
Next available dates for Initial:
9th June 2025
Duration: 1 day or 1/2 day.
Price: Initial Training: £280
Re-Assessment: £224
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Please contact us for availability
Duration: 1 and 1/2 days
Price: £279
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 2nd June 2025
Duration: 1 day
Attendance: 08:30 – 17:00
Price: £278.50
Location: Distance Learning – Delivered Online
Start Date: Immediate start after payment
Price: £114 (for virtual card)
£116 (for virtual and Blue Card)
Location: Colchester
Start Date: This course runs a number of times throughout the year. Next available dates:
12th - 15th May 2025
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Please contact us for availability
Duration: One Day
Price: £200 + £45 exam fee
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Two Day Course:
14th and 15th May,
4th and 5th June
Duration: Two Days
Price: Package Deal price: £150 which includes a three day Air Source Heat Pump course.
Standard Price; £325