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We work in partnership with top quality companies such as Worcester Bosch, Grant & Sons and Anton by Crowcon to make sure our apprentices are using the latest cutting-edge products and technology when they study with us. Our facilities are second-to-none and include a professional gas centre, electrical training bays and a large carpentry workshop.
A full catalogue of courses aimed at registered gas engineers who need to renew their accreditations or returning operatives who have spent some time away from the industry.
Our reassessment courses help you maintain the assurance that you are working safely and legally, and can remain on the Gas Safe Register.
Our courses take place throughout the year, are competitively priced and easy to book.
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Graham joined the teaching community thirteen years ago having previously been a gas engineer for twelve years. He also managed teams of gas engineers as well as managing a gas training and assessment centre.
Since becoming a lecturer, he has mainly trained and assessed level 3 plumbers and gas engineers, as well as trained and/or assessed qualified gas engineers returning to renew their qualifications.
"I have been very lucky to have had the opportunity to help design the new gas training and assessment centre in Bicester. I am currently installing the equipment which will support the apprentices learning experience. I am looking forward to meeting the local employers and their apprentices who will join our new centre when it opens.
We are building some of the best facilities in the area which will support the students’ learning and provide them with the widest possible experience in the industry.
The apprentices will have access to some of the latest appliances and training material thanks to direct links with manufacturers such as Worcester Bosch."
Mark is a qualified engineer and plumber who spent a number of years working in industry before moving into Further Education nine years ago as a Technician/ Trainer. He taught a mix of full-time students and apprentices at level two and three. He moved on to become Apprenticeship Manager at Abingdon and Witney College, covering areas including construction and engineering.
After a period as Interim Head of Apprenticeships he is now responsible for leading the innovative new Construction Skills Centre in Bicester.
"The best thing about working at the college is working closely with apprentices and employers to help them achieve their goals, whatever their backgrounds and previous experience. As a former apprentice myself I remember that so much of the knowledge I gained at college was not relevant in the workplace, so making sure that we deliver high quality training that makes a difference in the workplace is really important to me.
Particularly for apprentices who are working in SMEs, college provides the opportunity to talk to other apprentices in similar positions to get a broader understanding of how it feels to be an apprentice. For some students it can also be a really big jump into the workplace, and college provides a really important bridge between school or full-time college, and work.
I think the facilities here are amazing, everything is brand new and easily accessible. The bays and workstations have been really well thought out and are easy to use and practical. I’ve been learning the basics at the moment; pipe bending and joining and the principles of plumbing. But it’s not all plumbing - we’ve also been studying customer interaction and behaviour which has been very useful. It's taken me a while to get the right apprenticeship , so now I’m on the course I'm definitely going to make the most of it!
The teaching, facilities and resources are excellent! It’s all brand-new and of the highest quality. We’ve been building up our skills, learning: pipe-bending, soldering, working with steel pipe-work. We’ve also looked at solvent welds and waste management. All-in-all I’ve learnt a lot in quite a short space of time. This course was a career change for me and the possibility of a better life for me and my family is my prime motivation!
Apprenticeship XMBS350P
Carpentry and Joinery apprentices typically either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner. Separate information about site carpentry is also available....
Apprenticeship XMBS200P
Carpentry and Joinery apprentices typically either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner. Separate information about site carpentry is also available...
Apprenticeship XMBS150P
Carpentry and Joinery apprentices typically either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner. Separate information about architectural joinery is also available....
Apprenticeship XMBS250P
Carpentry and Joinery apprentices typically either work on a construction site as a Site Carpenter or in a workshop as an Architectural Joiner. Separate information about architectural joinery is also available....
Part Time P03314
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
11th May 2026 - 14th May 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03315
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
8th Jun 2026 - 12th Jun 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03330
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
6th Jul 2026 - 10th Jul 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03302
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
11th Aug 2025 - 15th Aug 2025
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03305
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
6th Oct 2025 - 10th Oct 2025
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03306
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
3rd Nov 2025 - 7th Nov 2025
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03308
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
1st Dec 2025 - 5th Dec 2025
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03309
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
12th Jan 2026 - 16th Jan 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03310
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
2nd Feb 2026 - 6th Feb 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03311
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
9th Mar 2026 - 13th Mar 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03304
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
8th Sept 2025 - 12th Sept 2025
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03313
This course will provide you with the certification you need to continue to work as a domestic gas engineer. Candidates must already hold the CCN1 certification to take this course.The course is 5 days in total. 2 and a half days training, and 2 and ...
20th Apr 2026 - 24th Apr 2026
Monday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBV002P
This intensive course is designed to support candidates who have no previous experience in the gas industry to achieve Gas Safe registration. The course includes the Blue Flame Management Learning Programme which delivers practical and theory trainin...
6th Feb 2024 - 24th Jul 2025
Gas Centre | Bicester Construction Skills Centre
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03318
This intensive course is designed to support candidates who have no previous experience in the gas industry to achieve Gas Safe registration. The course includes the Blue Flame Management Learning Programme which delivers practical and theory trainin...
13th Jan 2026 - 11th Dec 2026
Tuesday & Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBS002P
This intensive course is designed to support candidates who have no previous experience in the gas industry to achieve Gas Safe registration. The course includes the Blue Flame Management Learning Programme which delivers practical and theory trainin...
4th Feb 2025 - 24th Jul 2025
Tuesday & Thursday
Gas Centre | Bicester Construction Skills Centre
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsApprenticeship XMBS050P
Gas engineering involves the safe installation, commission, decommission and the ongoing service and repair of gas appliances in either a domestic or non-domestic setting. Appliances can include central heating boilers, unvented hot water storage, co...
Part Time P03323
This course is designed to enable qualified gas engineers to add LPG to their exixting natural gas qualification....
20th Jan 2026 - 21st Jan 2026
Tuesday & Wednesday
Construction | Gas Centre | Bicester Construction Skills Centre
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03322
This course is designed to enable qualified gas engineers to add LPG to their exixting natural gas qualification....
16th Sept 2025 - 17th Sept 2025
Tuesday & Wednesday
Construction | Gas Centre | Bicester Construction Skills Centre
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBS124P
This course is designed to enable qualified gas engineers to add LPG to their exixting natural gas qualification....
14th Jul 2025 - 15th Jul 2025
Mondays & Tuesdays
Gas Centre | Bicester Construction Skills Centre
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03334
This course is designed to enable qualified gas engineers to add LPG to their exixting natural gas qualification....
14th Jul 2026 - 15th Jul 2026
Tuesday & Wednesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P03331
This course is designed to enable qualified gas engineers to add LPG to their exixting natural gas qualification....
19th May 2026 - 20th May 2026
Tuesday & Wednesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsApprenticeship XMBS100P
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems....
Part Time P03301
This will allow the learner to become a qualified plumber and is an industry recognised City & Guilds qualification....
14th Apr 2026 - 29th Apr 2027
Tuesday - Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsApprenticeship XMBS400P
Plumbing and Renewables Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and Renewables technicians can find themselves working inside or outside a property. Customer service sk...
Apprenticeship XMBS300P
Property Maintenance Operatives optimise property condition and quality and ensure that buildings are kept in a safe working condition whilst providing a high level of satisfaction to customers....
Part Time P12481
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
15th Jun 2026 - 15th Jun 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12461
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
27th Apr 2026 - 27th Apr 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12460
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
16th Mar 2026 - 16th Mar 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12480
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
18th May 2026 - 18th May 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12454
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
15th Sept 2025 - 15th Sept 2025
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12482
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
13th Jul 2026 - 13th Jul 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12455
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
13th Oct 2025 - 13th Oct 2025
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12456
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
8th Dec 2025 - 8th Dec 2025
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12457
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
10th Nov 2025 - 10th Nov 2025
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12458
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
19th Jan 2026 - 19th Jan 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time P12459
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
9th Feb 2026 - 9th Feb 2026
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV022P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
18th Sept 2024 - 18th Sept 2024
Wednesday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV021P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
21st Aug 2024 - 21st Aug 2024
Wednesday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV024P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
11th Nov 2024 - 11th Nov 2024
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV023P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
23rd Sept 2024 - 23rd Sept 2024
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV028P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
19th Mar 2025 - 19th Mar 2025
Wednesday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV027P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
13th Jan 2025 - 13th Jan 2025
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV025P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
9th Dec 2024 - 9th Dec 2024
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBR111P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
5th Aug 2024 - 5th Aug 2024
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
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