Cost�2000.00 A range of specified PPE will be required for this course and will cost approximately �50.The PPE required will consist of safety boots, hi-vis vest and safety glasses. There are also a number of opportunities throughout the year for various cons
Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Hastings, full-time during the day. You'll need GCSE English and maths at grade 3 to enrol. The course runs for one year and covers safe working practices, copper and plastic pipework, above-ground drainage, and the science of plumbing. Maths and English are also part of the programme. Training takes place in a purpose-built plumbing workshop. This City and Guilds level 1 diploma plumbing qualification is a solid first step toward a Level 2 course or a plumbing apprenticeship.
Who this course is for
Join us for this Level 1 course in Plumbing as we give you the perfect introduction to this diverse career. We'll tell you more about the industry, stress the importance of health and safety, tell you more about plumbing tasks.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll practise safe working practices in a plumbing workshop setting.
You'll learn to bend and join copper pipe.
You'll work with steel and plastic pipework.
You'll understand above-ground drainage systems.
You'll cover installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
You'll explore the science behind how plumbing systems work.
You'll study environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings.
You'll develop your maths and English skills as part of the course.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in a purpose-built plumbing workshop through hands-on practical tasks and classroom sessions. Assessment runs throughout the year. Practical tasks make up 60% of your assessment. Written exams make up the remaining 40%. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout to help you improve and meet industry standards.
What you will need to bring
You will need to provide your own PPE for this course. This includes safety boots, a hi-vis vest, and safety glasses. The cost is approximately £50. East Sussex College Group Hastings will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber's mate. Support a qualified plumber on domestic and commercial jobs.
Apprentice plumber. Earn while you train toward a full plumbing qualification.
Heating engineer (trainee). Work toward installing and servicing heating systems.
Maintenance operative. General building services and plumbing repairs.
Site labourer (plumbing). Assist on construction sites with plumbing installation.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The natural next step after this course, covering more complex systems and preparing you for an apprenticeship or employment.
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines work-based training with study and leads to qualified plumber status.
Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and recognised by employers across the trade.
