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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Ealing

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 Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds diploma plumbing qualification takes one year and covers the core principles of plumbing systems, including water, heating, and drainage. You'll combine classroom theory with hands-on workshop training using industry-standard tools and materials. The entry requirements recommend four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3. At enrolment, you'll have an interview to confirm the course is right for you.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths

or

Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the core principles of plumbing systems, including water supply, heating, and drainage.
  • You'll develop practical skills working with industry-standard plumbing tools and materials.
  • You'll learn the job-related knowledge required to work in the plumbing industry.
  • You'll build a portfolio demonstrating your practical tasks and progression throughout the course.
  • You'll complete assignments covering the skills and knowledge gained in each unit.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical workshop sessions. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you work, with written assignments set by City and Guilds and marked by your tutor. You'll also compile a portfolio of evidence, including photographs of completed work and written reflections. City and Guilds externally verifies the assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing apprentice: how to become a plumber, starting with an apprenticeship
  • Plumbing labourer: support work on domestic and commercial plumbing jobs
  • Maintenance operative: general building services maintenance in housing or facilities
  • Construction site operative: entry-level site support roles in the building trades

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the next step toward skilled plumber status and further qualifications.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the qualification plumbers typically need to work independently and gain a recognised industry card.
  • Plumbing apprenticeship: combine work-based training with a qualification at Level 2 or Level 3.
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