Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Eastleigh. Classes run full-time at Eastleigh College, five days a week during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9 or equivalent, including English and maths. The course covers the core skills and knowledge that plumbing work is built on, from pipework and systems to health and safety on site. It's a solid starting point if you're working toward a career in plumbing.
Who this course is for
Full time learners who are 16-18 years old
Entry requirements
You will need five GCSEs at grades 3-9, or equivalent (including English and
maths).This full-time course is designed for young people aged 16-18 (or
up to 24 if supported with an EHCP).
What you will learn
You'll learn how domestic cold and hot water systems work.
You'll practise cutting, joining, and fitting copper and plastic pipework.
You'll study drainage systems and how they are installed.
You'll learn health and safety rules for working in the plumbing trade.
You'll develop skills in reading and following technical drawings.
You'll understand the basic principles of central heating systems.
You'll use hand tools and equipment safely and correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical workshop sessions at Eastleigh College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written assignments and tests to check your knowledge. Your tutors will assess your work throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Eastleigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. Work toward becoming a qualified plumber.
Plumber's mate. Support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
Maintenance operative. Carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
Construction labourer. Work on building sites with a plumbing background.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The natural next step, covering more advanced installation and system work.
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combines on-the-job training with a qualification, and is the main route to becoming a qualified plumber.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The qualification plumbers need to work independently and gain Gas Safe registration.
