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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Stamford

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Stamford. Classes run at Stamford College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks and gives you the grounding you need to start working toward a career in the plumbing trade. You'll study above-ground drainage, copper, plastic and low-carbon steel pipework, and plumbing science, with practical work in the college's plumbing workshops. Entry typically requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a construction-related Entry Level course. Each application is reviewed individually.

Who this course is for

Gain the basic underpinning knowledge and grounding for a future within the plumbing trade. Take your first steps towards being a qualified plumber gaining practical and transferable skills in our plumbing workshops. You will study topics such as above ground drainage copper plastic and low carbon steel pipework and plumbing science.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above including English and maths or a construction related Entry Level course. Worried about your grades Whatever your results we want to assure you that extenuating circumstances will be considered should you not have the grades indicated above. We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective '6 weeks to success programme' that operates fr

What you will learn

  • You'll work with copper, plastic and low-carbon steel pipework.
  • You'll study above-ground drainage systems.
  • You'll learn the principles of plumbing science.
  • You'll develop practical skills in a workshop setting.
  • You'll gain transferable knowledge of the plumbing trade.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions in the plumbing workshops at Stamford College. Assessment is based on practical tasks and written work covering the topics you study throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stamford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing apprentice: how to become a plumber, starting at apprentice level.
  • Plumbing labourer: supporting qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills.
  • Maintenance assistant: basic plumbing and building upkeep in facilities roles.

What you could study next

After this course, a natural next step is the Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. That qualification takes your practical skills further and moves you closer to working as a qualified plumber. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating is the qualification tradespeople need to demonstrate full competence to employers and customers.

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