What Is The Bathroom Installation & Fitting Course?
This course teaches you how to install complete bathrooms from start to finish, including bathroom plumbing, installing baths, shower trays, toilets, basins, vanity units, wall panels, boxing, boarding and finishing work.
The course focuses specifically on plumbing and installation work within bathrooms rather than general plumbing, making it ideal for anyone wanting to become a bathroom installer, multi-trade, or property refurbisher.
What You’ll Learn
✔ Bathroom strip out and preparation
✔ Measuring and planning bathroom layouts
✔ Hot and cold pipework for bathrooms
✔ Waste pipes for toilets, basins and showers
✔ Installing baths
✔ Installing shower trays and enclosures
✔ Installing toilets
✔ Installing basins and vanity units
✔ Bathroom furniture installation
✔ Wall panels
✔ Boxing in pipework
✔ Silicone and finishing
✔ Bathroom accessories
✔ How bathroom installations run from start to finish
✔ Pricing bathroom installation jobs
✔ Managing customers and projects
Who This Course Is Perfect For
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Complete beginners with no previous experience
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Plumbers who want to learn full bathroom installations
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Tilers who want to install complete bathrooms
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Builders and multi-trades
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Handymen wanting to offer bathroom installations
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Property renovators and developers
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People looking to change career and learn a trade
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People wanting to start their own bathroom fitting business
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Tradespeople who want to add bathroom installations to their services
The course is designed to teach the full bathroom installation process from start to finish, so no previous bathroom fitting experience is required.
How Much Do Bathroom Fitters Earn?
Bathroom installation labour:
£1,500 – £3,000 per bathroom
Bathroom installers can earn;
£200 – £300 per day
✔ Many bathroom installers run their own businesses
✔ High demand for bathroom installers and refurbishments
✔ Many installers work alongside plumbers and tilers
How The Course Is Taught
The Pro Bathroom Fitting Course is taught through a combination of classroom learning, demonstrations, and hands-on practical training in real bathroom installation setups.
Each stage of a bathroom installation is first explained and demonstrated by the instructor, then students complete the work themselves so they gain real practical experience and confidence using the tools and materials.
Students will learn how to install full bathrooms including plumbing for bathrooms, bathroom furniture installation, shower installation, pipework, wastes, first fix and second fix plumbing, waterproofing and finishing work.
Throughout the course, students work on full bathroom installation projects so they understand the complete process from start to finish, not just individual tasks.
The course focuses heavily on practical training so students leave with real hands-on experience rather than just classroom knowledge.
Why Train With Us?
✔ We run a real bathroom installation company
✔Over 600 bathroom refurbishments completed
✔ Real site experience, not just classroom learning
✔ Small group training
✔ Hands-on practical training
✔ Business and pricing training included
✔ CPD Accredited Course
✔ Ongoing support after the course
Week 1 Course Structure
Day 1 - Introduction to Bathroom & Health & Safety
Day 2 – Plumbing Fundamentals
Day 3 – Bathroom Design & Planning
Day 4 – First Fix Plumbing
Day 5 – Wall & Floor Preparation
Day 6 – Carpentry & Wall Panelling
Day 7 – Basic Electrical Awareness For Bathroom Installers
Day 8 – Installing Bathroom Fixtures Part 1
Day 9 – Installing Bathroom Fixtures Part 2
Day 10 – Finishing, Testing & Assessment
Week 2 Course Structure
What’s Included In The Course
The course fee includes everything needed to complete the training. Students do not need to bring any tools or materials.
Included in the course:
✔ Full hands-on practical bathroom installation training
✔ Plumbing training specifically for bathroom installations
✔ First fix and second fix plumbing training
✔ Shower tray, bath, basin and toilet installation training
✔ Bathroom furniture installation training
✔ Classroom sessions covering theory and installation methods
✔ Student training manual covering all course content
✔ Theory handouts and exercises
✔ All tools and equipment provided
✔ All materials provided during training
✔ Small group training for more one-to-one support
✔ Business and pricing guidance
✔ CPD Accredited Certificate on completion
✔ Ongoing advice and support after the course
Students only need to bring safety boots and suitable work clothes.
Our Training Centre
Our Professional Trades Training Centre is currently being fitted out and will include multiple training bays, real bathroom installation setups, and a workshop environment where students learn using real tools and real materials — not just classroom demonstrations.
Photos will be added shortly as the training centre is completed.
What You Will Be Able To Do After The Course
After completing the course, you will be able to:
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Install complete bathrooms from start to finish
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Carry out first fix plumbing for bathrooms
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Carry out second fix plumbing for bathrooms
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Install baths, shower trays, toilets and basins
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Install bathroom furniture and vanity units
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Connect wastes and water supplies
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Install showers and screens
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Silicone and finish bathrooms professionally
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Understand the full bathroom installation process
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Price bathroom installation jobs
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Start working as a bathroom fitter or start your own business
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience?
No. This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as people already working in the trades who want to learn bathroom installation properly.
Do you teach plumbing on this course?
Yes, we teach plumbing specifically for bathroom installations, including pipework for baths, basins, toilets and showers, as well as waste pipes. This is not a full plumbing qualification, but it covers the plumbing required to install bathrooms.
Do you teach tiling on this course?
No, tiling is taught on our separate tiling course. This course focuses on bathroom installation, plumbing within bathrooms, bathroom furniture, panels, and finishing work.
Are tools and materials provided?
Yes. All tools and materials are provided during the course. You just need to bring safety boots and suitable work clothes.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You will receive a CPD Accredited Certificate on completion of the course.
Will I be able to work after the course?
The course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to start working on bathroom installations. Like any trade, experience comes with time, but many people start by assisting on jobs or taking on smaller jobs and building up from there.
How long is the course?
The course runs for 4 weeks, Monday to Friday, full time.
What are the course hours?
The course runs from approximately 8:30am to 6:30pm each day.
How many people are on each course?
We keep course groups small so everyone gets hands-on training and proper guidance throughout the course.
What should I wear?
You should wear work clothes and safety boots. Bathroom installation work can be messy and physical.
Can I start my own bathroom fitting business after this course?
Yes. The course also covers pricing jobs, dealing with customers and how bathroom projects run from start to finish, which will help if you want to start your own business.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer flexible payment options. Please see our Flexi Pay page for more information.
Where is the training centre located?
The course takes place at our Professional Trades Training Centre in Luton, Bedfordshire.
Can I do the tiling course as well?
Yes, many students complete both the tiling course and the bathroom installation course to become full bathroom installers.
How quickly can I earn the course fee back?
Many people earn back the course fee after completing a few bathroom installation jobs, depending on the type of work they carry out.
Get in Touch
Innovation Centre
Great Marlings
Luton
LU2 8DL
📞 01582 787 822
📧 info@pttc.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
