Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 1 is the most recognised.
Level 1 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 1)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies L1131 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Plumbing (Construction Skills) L110 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing L11 course
- Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills (Plumbing) L11 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
- 5-Day Introduction to Plumbing 1 course
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Where this can take you
Courses for this career
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Level 1
- Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies L1131 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Plumbing (Construction Skills) L110 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing L11 course
- Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills (Plumbing) L11 course