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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Barnsley. Classes run full-time at Barnsley College Honeywell Campus. This City and Guilds diploma plumbing qualification takes one year to complete. You'll study hot and cold water systems, heating systems, and the practical skills plumbers use every day. The course covers health and safety, technical plans, and customer care alongside hands-on plumbing work. Entry requires two GCSEs at grade A* to E, preferably including English and maths, or an initial assessment at Entry Level 3 or above, plus a successful BPEC aptitude assessment.

Who this course is for

Plumbers fit, service and repair hot and cold water systems, and heating systems in homes and businesses. They also work with gas fires and cookers.

If you want a varied job that makes good use of your practical skills and takes you out and about, this could be perfect for you.

You will need to be good at solving problems, have the ability to follow technical plans, and understand the importance of health and safety. You'll also need good customer care skills. You will study the following : -Introduction to health and safety in construction -Connecting pipes and fitting appliances -Installing rain water goods -Working with low carbon steel pipes and fittings

You can view the City & Guilds course specifications at:

http://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Construction/Construction/6219/Purpose_and_Recognition/19_Plus/Purpose/60105276_L1_Construction_Skills_Plumbing_Purpose.pdf On completion of this programme, you may wish to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing studies or an apprenticeship. No formal qualifications? Or did you just miss out on a GCSE Maths or English C grade? Don't worry, we offer free qualifications in maths and English to those who have no formal qualifications and want to begin to achieve some. These are flexible courses offered on various days and evenings, aimed at people of any age or ability.

Entry requirements

Two GCSEs at grade A* to E preferably English and maths Plus English grade 2 or above OR successful interview with an initial assessment in English and maths at Entry Level 3 or above +Successful BPEC assessment. You can practice for this assessment by vising the following website http://bpec.org.uk/learners/aptitude-test/

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how hot and cold water systems are fitted and maintained.
  • You'll learn how to service and repair domestic heating systems.
  • You'll develop skills in reading and following technical plans.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices on plumbing jobs.
  • You'll practise customer care skills used when working in people's homes and businesses.
  • You'll gain an introduction to working with gas fires and cookers.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills for diagnosing plumbing faults.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Barnsley College Honeywell Campus. Assessment includes a BPEC aptitude assessment as part of entry, and ongoing practical and written assessments throughout the course. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plumbing tasks, follow technical plans, and apply health and safety knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College Honeywell Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate: assist qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Trainee plumber: entry-level role while working toward full qualifications.
  • Maintenance operative: general building maintenance including plumbing tasks.
  • Construction labourer: site work with opportunities to specialise in plumbing.
  • Heating engineer assistant: support engineers on boiler and heating installs.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the next step toward becoming a qualified plumber, covering more complex systems and installation work.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the qualification plumbers typically need to work independently and apply for Gas Safe registration training.
  • Plumbing Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised plumbing qualification.
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