On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the Plumbing Diploma Level 2, or to job roles such as a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprentice.
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course is for students wanting to take their first steps towards being a qualified plumber, gaining practical and transferable skills in our plumbing workshops. You will gain the basic underpinning knowledge and grounding for a future within the plumbing trade. You will study topics such as: above ground drainage, copper, plastic and low carbon steel pipework and plumbing science.
What is covered?
You will cover many topics including: Structure of the Construction Industry Fundamental Safe Working Practices Environmental and Sustainability Measures in Domestic Dwellings Site Preparation for Working in the Construction Industry Above Ground Drainage Copper Pipework Plastic Pressure Pipework Low Carbon Steel Pipework Installation, Repair and Maintenance of Plumbing Systems Plumbing Science
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above including English and maths.
You will be required to undertake 1 week work experience on a construction site, in a workshop or in a construction related field. You will also be expected to take part in community projects.
You will be assessed through written paper based assessments which will take place at the end of each theory unit. Ongoing practical assessments will be completed through a series of tasks to specification which will increase in complexity through the year.
You will require a uniform consisting of steel toe capped boots and overalls which can be purchased from our website.
Start date: 01/09/2025
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1 Year Full-time
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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