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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Great Yarmouth

CostFREE
Duration604 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds diploma plumbing qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working toward a career in plumbing. The course runs for around 604 hours in total. You'll work in a plumbing department with hands-on training alongside classroom learning. Entry requirements are available on request, and the centre will assess your starting point before you begin.

Who this course is for

Plumbing Level 1 Diploma E&T (FKT00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Plumbing department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements available on request.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical plumbing skills in a workshop environment.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
  • You'll understand the principles of cold and hot water systems.
  • You'll learn how to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment.
  • You'll study the basics of drainage and sanitation systems.
  • You'll develop knowledge of pipework, jointing, and installation techniques.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at the Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is through practical tasks and written assignments that test both your hands-on skills and your underpinning knowledge. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing labourer: assist qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Plumbing apprentice: earn while you train toward a full plumbing qualification.
  • Maintenance operative: carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
  • Construction site labourer: support plumbing and building services teams on site.

What you could study next

A Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies is a step toward further training in the trade. You could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, which takes your skills further and moves you closer to working as a qualified plumber. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Domestic Heating is the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card and full trade recognition.

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