Level 1 in Plumbing

This course is an ideal starting point if you’re interested in the construction industry and want to explore a career in plumbing. Clearly linked to industry standards, the course provides a strong foundation in the basic skills and knowledge required to work within building services engineering.

You’ll be introduced to core areas such as plumbing science, basic electrical installation, health and safety, environmental protection, sustainable technologies and an overview of building services engineering. Learning is practical and hands-on, helping you understand how plumbing systems operate within construction and domestic settings.

Alongside your technical training, you’ll develop your maths and English skills and work towards employability skills, this helps you build the behaviours, confidence and work-readiness needed to move into employment or further training.

Course Highlights:

• Ideal starting point for a career in plumbing
• Practical introduction to building services engineering
• Strong focus on industry standards and safe working practices
• Development of maths, English and employability skills
• Clear progression routes to Level 2 Plumbing or an apprenticeship

Course Units:

• Plumbing science

• Health and safety in construction

• Environmental protection and sustainability

• Introduction to building services engineering

• Employability and professional skills

This is a full-time programme combining classroom-based learning, practical workshop sessions and employability development. Teaching is designed to give you a realistic introduction to plumbing and construction work environments.

Maths and English at 1(G) or above

On successful completion, you can progress to the Level 2 Plumbing Study Programme or move into a Plumbing Apprenticeship. The course also supports entry-level roles within construction sites or water systems-related work.