Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge needed to work in construction, with a focus on plumbing. You'll learn how to cut and join plastic pipe, prepare a worksite, and understand the health and safety rules that apply to plumbing and electrical systems. The course also includes English and maths alongside your practical training.
Who this course is for
L1 Plumbing Full Time
Entry requirements
TBC
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and join plastic pipe ready for installation.
You'll learn how to prepare a worksite before work begins.
You'll study health and safety legislation for plumbing and electrical systems.
You'll explore the science behind plumbing, including heat transfer, pressure, and forces.
You'll develop your English and maths skills alongside your practical training.
You'll build employability skills and gain work experience relevant to the construction sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on activities at Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus. The course is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. Your progress in English and maths is assessed alongside your vocational learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. A common next step after Level 1.
Construction site labourer. Entry-level site work in the building trades.
Maintenance operative. Assisting with repairs and upkeep in buildings.
Plumbing and heating assistant. Supporting qualified plumbers on installations.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The natural next step if you want to progress toward qualified plumber status and take on more complex installations.
Level 3 Technical Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. Builds on Level 2 and prepares you for advanced work and eventual industry accreditation.
Plumbing Apprenticeship. Combines work and study, and is a route into the trade if you secure employment in the industry.
