Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Swindon. Classes run at New College Swindon North Star Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds diploma plumbing qualification takes one year to complete. You'll cover the core knowledge and practical skills that underpin plumbing work, from pipework and systems to safe working practices. It's a solid starting point if you're looking to move into the trade. The course runs daytime, full-time, so you can focus entirely on your training.
Who this course is for
Anyone
What you will learn
You'll learn how plumbing systems work, including cold and hot water supplies.
You'll practise cutting, jointing, and fitting pipework.
You'll study health and safety requirements for plumbing work.
You'll learn how to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment safely.
You'll develop an understanding of drainage and sanitation systems.
You'll cover the principles of central heating systems.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic technical drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work at New College Swindon North Star Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate skills directly, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on both what you know and what you can do. The full-time daytime timetable means your learning is structured and intensive across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice: work toward a recognised trade qualification on the job.
Plumbing labourer: support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial sites.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities roles.
Construction site operative: general site work with a plumbing background.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the natural next step, covering more complex systems and taking you closer to working as a qualified plumber.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the qualification plumbers need to work independently and gain a JIB Plumbing card, recognised by employers across the industry.
Plumbing apprenticeship: combines on-the-job training with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
