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Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Hillingdon

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Uxbridge, full-time during the day, over 34 weeks. Tuition fees may apply, though the course may be free for some learners depending on eligibility.

You'll cover the fundamentals of plumbing and building services. Topics include pipework, water systems, sanitation, and health and safety in the trade. You'll develop practical skills alongside the underpinning knowledge employers expect at this level.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Plumbing Studies at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for learners who are interested in starting a career within the plumbing and building services industry.

It is particularly suitable for school leavers or those with limited previous experience who would like to develop the fundamental practical skills and knowledge required to progress within the plumbing sector.

The course provides an excellent introduction to the trade and allows learners to develop their confidence, practical ability.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of domestic plumbing systems and how they work.
  • You'll practise cutting, joining, and bending pipework.
  • You'll study cold and hot water supply systems.
  • You'll explore sanitation and drainage principles.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on site.
  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to progress in the plumbing trade.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a workshop setting. Assessment includes practical tasks and written assignments that test your knowledge of plumbing systems and techniques. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

Uxbridge will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate, assists qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Plumbing labourer, supports plumbing teams on site with materials and preparation.
  • Building services operative, entry-level work across heating and water systems.
  • Apprentice plumber, combines on-site work with further study toward a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, the natural next step toward skilled plumber status.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card and to work as a qualified plumber.
  • Plumbing apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3.
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