Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers safe working practices, building methods, plumbing systems, and fittings. You'll prepare materials and fit systems in a workshop setting. This is a City and Guilds level 1 diploma plumbing qualification, so entry requirements are checked at interview and your GCSE results will help determine the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Aimed at School Leavers. The course will cover the following topics: An introduction to : Safe Working Practices, Information, Quantities and Communication with Others, Building Methods and Construction, Erect and Dismantle Working Platforms. You will prepare different materials for use in the plumbing process and be able to understand different types of plumbing systems and fittings. You will fit systems in a workshop setting. Completion of assessment pieces will be expected to show competence.
Entry requirements
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
What you will learn
You'll apply safe working practices on site and in the workshop.
You'll read and interpret information, quantities, and technical communications.
You'll understand building methods and construction relevant to plumbing.
You'll erect and dismantle working platforms safely.
You'll prepare different materials for use in the plumbing process.
You'll identify and understand different types of plumbing systems and fittings.
You'll fit plumbing systems in a workshop setting.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks covering materials, systems, and fittings. You'll complete assessment pieces throughout the course to show your competence in each topic area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice: how to become a plumber starts here.
Plumbing labourer: assist qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
Construction operative: general site work with a plumbing background.
Maintenance assistant: support building services and facilities teams.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the next step toward skilled plumbing work and a CSCS card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the qualification plumbers need to work independently and demonstrate full occupational competence.
Plumbing apprenticeship: combines on-the-job training with college study, often starting at Level 2 or 3.
