Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Basildon. Classes run full-time at South Essex College Basildon Campus. This is a daytime, year-long course covering the core knowledge and practical skills you need to start a career in plumbing. The course is free for UK and EU learners under 19 years old who are not in employment. You'll cover topics including pipework, drainage systems, and health and safety in the plumbing trade. Entry requires an Entry Level 3 qualification or two GCSEs at grade 2 or E in Maths and English, plus a successful interview.
Who this course is for
Being a plumber can be very rewarding and it could be the career that can change the rest of your life.
Entry requirements
An Entry 3 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 2/E in MATHS and ENGLISH
Successful attendance at interview and transition event
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of cold and hot water systems
You'll practise cutting, bending, and jointing pipework
You'll study drainage and sanitation systems
You'll apply health and safety practices used in the plumbing trade
You'll develop an understanding of central heating systems
You'll learn to read and interpret basic plumbing drawings and specifications
You'll use hand tools and equipment safely and correctly
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, written assignments, and short tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Attendance and participation in the transition event and interview are required before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Basildon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice: work toward a qualified plumber role
Plumber's mate: assist qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs
Maintenance operative: carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities
Construction labourer (plumbing): support plumbing installation on building sites
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the next step toward becoming a qualified plumber, covering more complex systems and installation work.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: a work-based qualification that counts toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and is often completed alongside an apprenticeship.
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines on-the-job training with technical study and leads to full qualification as a plumber.
