Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Wigan. Classes run full-time at the Engineering and Construction Centre of Excellence. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. Over 35 weeks, you will cover the core knowledge and practical skills that plumbers use every day, from hot and cold water systems to heating systems and health and safety on site. Entry requires a minimum of five GCSE subjects graded 9 to 2, or equivalent.
Who this course is for
Plumbers fit, service and repair hot and cold water systems, and heating systems in homes and businesses. If you want a varied job that makes good use of your practical skills and takes you out and about, plumbing could be the career for you. You will need to be good at solving problems, be able to follow technical plans, and understand the importance of health and safety. Youll also need good customer care skills.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.
What you will learn
You'll learn how hot and cold water systems work and how to fit them.
You'll learn how heating systems are installed and maintained.
You'll practise reading and following technical plans and drawings.
You'll develop health and safety awareness for plumbing work.
You'll build customer care skills for working in people's homes and businesses.
You'll learn how to identify and solve common plumbing problems.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on training at the Engineering and Construction Centre of Excellence. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. You will be assessed on your ability to carry out plumbing tasks safely and correctly, and on your knowledge of systems and regulations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Engineering and Construction Centre of Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber's mate. Assist qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
Maintenance operative. Support repairs to water and heating systems in buildings.
Construction labourer. Work on site alongside plumbing and building trades.
Apprentice plumber. Earn while you train toward a full plumbing qualification.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step in your diploma plumbing qualification, covering more complex systems and installation work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The qualification plumbers need to work independently and gain Gas Safe registration eligibility.
Plumbing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combine work and study to earn while building your skills.
