Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Grays. Classes run full-time at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education. This free diploma plumbing course runs over 12 months with daytime classes. You'll build the practical and technical foundations that plumbing work requires. The course covers core plumbing principles, tools, materials, and safe working practices. To join, you'll need an Entry Level 3 qualification or two GCSEs at grade 2 or E in maths and English, plus a successful interview.
Who this course is for
Being a plumber can be very rewarding and it could be the career that can change the rest of your life.
Entry requirements
An Entry 3 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 2/E in MATHS and ENGLISH
Successful attendance at interview and transition event
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of plumbing systems and how they work.
You'll develop skills in cutting, joining, and fitting pipework.
You'll identify and use common plumbing tools and materials correctly.
You'll apply health and safety practices on site.
You'll understand cold and hot water systems.
You'll learn to read and interpret basic plumbing drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and ongoing observation of your skills. You'll work with tools and materials in a workshop environment to demonstrate what you've learned. The course is delivered full-time during the day over 12 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. Entry-level role on a plumbing team.
Plumber's mate. Supporting a qualified plumber on jobs.
Maintenance operative. Basic plumbing tasks in facilities or housing.
Construction labourer. Site work with a plumbing focus.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step toward qualified plumber status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The qualification employers look for in fully qualified plumbers.
Plumbing apprenticeship. Combines work-based training with study toward a recognised plumbing qualification.
