Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Salford. Classes run full-time at Salford City College City Skills, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in plumbing. You'll study pipework, water systems, drainage, and health and safety on site. This City and Guilds level 1 diploma plumbing qualification is the starting point for a career in the trade.
Who this course is for
SchoolLeaver
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety rules on site.
You'll understand how cold and hot water systems work.
You'll practise cutting, joining, and fitting copper and plastic pipework.
You'll learn about drainage and sanitation systems.
You'll develop skills in using plumbing tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand the basic principles of central heating systems.
You'll learn how to read and follow technical drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out plumbing tasks to the standard set by City and Guilds. Classroom sessions cover theory, and workshop time lets you practise hands-on techniques.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Salford City College City Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. Start a paid apprenticeship while you train further.
Plumber's mate. Support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
Maintenance operative. General building services maintenance in housing or facilities.
Construction labourer. Site work while you build toward a full plumbing qualification.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step toward becoming a qualified plumber. This is the level most employers and apprenticeship programmes look for.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and to work independently as a qualified plumber.
Plumbing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combines on-the-job training with college study and lets you earn while you learn.
