Plumbing - Level 1 Diploma

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This course offers the City and Guilds 7202 qualification, where you will gain an introduction to plumbing and the basic fundamental practical skills and knowledge required by someone aspiring to be a plumber.

This course covers all the essential basic skills and knowledge you'll need to start working as a plumber or engineer specialising in heating or ventilation. You will learn the practical training and theory knowledge to give you a good foundation to begin work or continue studying.

Topics covered can include:

• Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Above ground drainage
• Copper pipework
• Plastic pressure pipework
• Low carbon steel pipework
• Plumbing science
• Structure of the construction industry
• Environmental sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation in the construction industry

The study programme consists of a vocational diploma, Maths and English, work experience and essential digital skills.

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

You should be looking for work as a plumber; we can assist you in finding placements with employers.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks against industry standards. Written assessment will include multiple-choice questions, paper-based exams, and written assignments.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You will need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses including Plumbing - Level 2 or an apprenticeship.

This course offers the City and Guilds 7202 qualification and will allow you to gain an introduction to plumbing, giving you the basic fundamental practical skills and knowledge required by someone aspiring to be a plumber.

This course covers all the essential basic skills and knowledge you'll need to start working as a plumber, or engineer specialising in heating or ventilation. The course consists of practical and theory assignments and training to give you a good foundation from which to begin work or continue studying.

Topics covered can include:

• Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Above ground drainage
• Copper pipework
• Plastic pressure pipework
• Low carbon steel pipework
• Plumbing science
• Structure of the construction industry
• Environmental sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation in the construction industry

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks, against industry standards. Written assessment will include multiple choice questions, paper-based exams and written assignments.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You will need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

From this course, you can progress onto Level 2 in Heating and Plumbing, subject to full completion of Level 1 and a satisfactory level of attendance.

This course offers the City and Guilds 7202 qualification where you will gain an introduction to plumbing and the basic fundamental practical skills and knowledge required by someone aspiring to be a plumber.

This course covers all the essential basic skills and knowledge you'll need to start working as a plumber, or engineer specialising in heating or ventilation. You will learn the practical training and theory knowledge to give you a good foundation to begin work or continue studying.

Topics covered can include:

• Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Above ground drainage
• Copper pipework
• Plastic pressure pipework
• Low-carbon steel pipework
• Plumbing science
• Structure of the construction industry
• Environmental sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation in the construction industry

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

You should be looking for work as a plumber; we can assist you in finding placements with employers.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks, against industry standards. Written assessment will include multiple choice questions, paper-based exams and written assignments.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You will need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses including Plumbing - Level 2 or an apprenticeship.

This course offers the City and Guilds 7202 qualification and will allow you to gain an introduction to plumbing, giving you the basic fundamental practical skills and knowledge required by someone aspiring to be a plumber.

This course covers all the essential basic skills and knowledge you'll need to start working as a plumber, or engineer specialising in heating or ventilation. The course consists of practical and theory assignments and training to give you a good foundation from which to begin work or continue studying.

Topics covered can include:

• Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Above ground drainage
• Copper pipework
• Plastic pressure pipework
• Low-carbon steel pipework
• Plumbing science
• Structure of the construction industry
• Environmental sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation in the construction industry

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks, against industry standards. Written assessment will include multiple choice questions, paper-based exams and written assignments.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You will need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

From this course you can progress onto Level 2 in Heating and Plumbing, subject to full completion of the Level 1 and a satisfactory level of attendance.