Plumbing Trade Supplies has joined forces with OLCI Construction Training to become the sole supplier to our training centres, which means that PTS account customers and OLCI students can now enjoy some exclusive discounts.

As one of the largest plumbing and heating suppliers, PTS supply a comprehensive range of bathroom, heating, plumbing, renewable energy products and genuine spares through a nationwide network of over 300 branches.

With over 30,000 stocked products from over 500 leading manufacturers and an extensive range of own brand products to suit your every need, most products are available direct from the branch or can be ordered for next day delivery. Read more »

Name: Lee Dow
Centre: London
Years with OLCI: 1½

1. What did you do prior to becoming a plumbing and gas tutor?
I went into a plumbing apprenticeship straight out of school – completing 5 years of hard labour!  However, in my early twenties I did go and live in Spain for 5 years developing my plumbing skills, running my own business and generally enjoying life to the full.  I came back around 7 years ago and almost immediately found my way into a further education college where I obtained my teaching certificate and assessor’s award. Read more »

If you’re training to be a plumber, electrician or gas engineer we’re sure you have aims and ambitions, and know where you see yourself in 5 years’ time. Maybe you’d like to be working for yourself running your own business, working for a company in the domestic or commercial sectors, dealing with emergency callouts or working on-site at one of the many major construction projects going on around the UK?

We’d love to know where you want to be, so vote below and let us know! Read more »