The Plumbing Academy-Tutors

Meet the plumbing tutors and the team at The Plumbing Academy, the country's first privately run training facility to be approved by City & Guilds to offer their full range of plumbing qualifications.

Academy Director - Ian Welthy
Plumbing History :
-10 years in Plumbing Teaching.
-Head of Department at previous college
Hobby : Arsenal Supporter

Student Training Manager - Helen Tomlin Nevison
Helen has 10 years experience as a student training officer in the construction industry. She is responsible for all course administration and online assessments. She will also co-ordinate on-site NVQ assessments in the work place.

Lecturer - Mick Bateup
Plumbing History :
-38 years in Plumbing, 26 years in Teaching.
-Head of Department at previous college
-City and Guilds Silver Medal Winner
Hobby : Cricket Umpiring, Brighton and Hove Albion

Lecturer - Ronald Nesbitt
Plumbing History :
-50 years in the Plumbing trade.
-Head of Department at previous college
Hobby : Golf, Plays the double bass in a Jazz band

Lecturer - Victor Dover
Plumbing History :
-44 years in Plumbing, 17 years in Teaching.
Hobby : Golf

Senior Technical - Mathew Bratton
Plumbing History :
-8 years in plumbing, 3 years in teaching.
Hobby : Drummer with a Rock band

Workshop Technician - Joseph Read
Plumbing History :
-Completed level 2 Technical Certificate.
-Currently studying Level 3 at the Academy
Hobby : Chess, Chelsea supporter

Workshop Technician - Jason Gaule
Hobby : Martial Arts Instructor