Water supply networks
Install cold and hot water networks, pressure-boosting systems with pumps and hydrophores.
Programme Programme · Construction & Building Trades
Plumber — Sanitary & Gas
A four-month, EQF Level 3 programme covering both sanitary plumbing and natural-gas installation. The dual qualification — water and gas — opens the broadest range of placements in EU construction and building maintenance.
- Duration
- 4 months · full-time
- Qualification
- EQF Level 3 · NQF Level 3
- COR code
- 712609
- Sector
- Construction
Next intake
January 2026
26 places · 21 confirmed
Occupation overview
Two licences, one tradesperson.
The plumber — sanitary & gas installer — installs, verifies and repairs fluid and gas systems in buildings, covering both sanitary plumbing and the regulated natural-gas network.
- Water & drainage. Installs interior and exterior water-supply networks (cold and hot), drainage systems, floor drains and sanitary fixtures — basins, bidets, WC bowls, bathtubs.
- Pressure & gas networks. Installs pressure-boosting systems using pumps and hydrophores; mounts natural-gas pipelines, fittings and meters.
- Gas appliances. Installs domestic burners, apartment boilers, water heaters and convectors — including commissioning and pressure testing.
- Diagnostics & repair. Locates leaks, blockages and stuck valves; proposes remediation solutions and executes repair works.
Skills required. Technical aptitude, precision, spatial reasoning, ability to read technical drawings, and the discipline to work safely on a regulated gas network.
The syllabus
Six modules. Every shift,
start to finish.
Training combines theory in our Bucharest classrooms with hands-on installation in the Schola plumbing & gas atelier — a fully fitted workshop with live water and pressure-tested gas rigs.
Drainage & sanitation
Install drainage systems, floor siphons and sanitary fixtures: basins, WCs, bathtubs, bidets.
Gas pipelines
Mount gas pipes, fittings, accessories and meters for interior natural-gas installations.
Gas appliances
Install boilers, water heaters, domestic burners and convectors; commissioning and testing.
Maintenance & repair
Locate leaks, blockages and faulty valves; propose and execute repair solutions.
Quality & safety
Verify installations, apply OHS norms, use gas analysers and detectors for safe commissioning.
Professional competencies
Six core competencies,
assessed against the national standard.
Sanitary Installation
Install interior and exterior water supply, drainage and sanitary fixtures to building code.
Gas Network Installation
Mount and pressure-test interior natural-gas pipelines, fittings, meters and accessories.
Appliance Commissioning
Install and commission boilers, water heaters, convectors and domestic burners.
Diagnostics & Repair
Locate leaks, blockages and faulty valves; specify and execute remediation works.
Technical Drawings
Read and interpret architectural and mechanical plans, isometric drawings and gas schematics.
OHS & Gas Safety
Apply OHS norms; use gas analysers and detectors for safe commissioning of regulated networks.
Equipment & tools
Live water. Pressure-tested gas.
The same kit you'll use on site.
The Schola plumbing & gas atelier is fitted to working building-site standard. Every module is taught with the same pipes, fixtures, gas appliances and certified test equipment you will encounter on a Romanian or EU job site.
Materials
- Cast iron, PVC, copper, PEHD, pexal pipes
- Fittings of various types and sizes
- Hemp, mastic and adhesives for sealing
- Sanitary fixtures and accessories
- Gas meters, fittings and valves
Tools (SDVs)
- Vernier caliper, tape measure, hammer
- Pliers, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches
- Adjustable and torque wrenches
- Pipe benders and thread cutters
- Drilling machines and grinders
Equipment
- Gas analysers and detectors
- Pressure gauges and manometers
- Leak detection instruments
- Commissioning test equipment
- Welding torches (copper pipe)
Official documents
Two documents
you carry for life.
Issued on completion of the programme. Both documents are recognised throughout Romania and the EU under Government Ordinance 129/2000.
01
Certificate of completion
Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity
& Ministry of Education
& Ministry of Education
Issued by
02
Authorization
Authorization Commission for Adult
Vocational Training Providers
Vocational Training Providers
Issued by
Why choose this career
A career as a plumber opens every building site in Europe.
EU-recognised at Level 3
Your certificate is recognised nationally in Romania and across the EU at EQF Level 3 — one of the highest in our catalogue.
Top-five EU shortage trade
Plumbing and gas installation are persistently in the top-five labour shortages across France, Germany and Italy.
Two trades in one
Sanitary and gas — water systems and natural-gas networks. The dual licence opens the broadest set of placements.
Apply
Ready to apply for the
January 2026 cohort?
Twenty-six places. Twenty-one confirmed. Plumber cohorts fill faster than any other construction programme — applications close eight weeks before start. Speak directly with the Admissions Office, no agent and no application fee.
Cohort 22 · Plumber — Sanitary & Gas
- Application deadline10 November 2025
- Programme begins12 January 2026
- Programme ends15 May 2026
- First placementWithin the published cohort window
- Total seats26 candidates
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