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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Yeovil

CostFREE
Duration266 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Yeovil. Classes run full-time at Yeovil College, Monday to Friday, starting September 2026. This City and Guilds diploma plumbing qualification is designed for learners with no prior plumbing training. You'll build practical hand skills and theoretical knowledge across 266 hours of study. The course includes 35 hours of work experience, site visits, and guest speakers from the industry. If you don't already hold maths or English at GCSE grade 4 or above, you'll study those alongside your main course.

Who this course is for

Year 1 plumbing is a full time programme designed for learners with no prior training in plumbing. Studying on this programme will develop a range of basic plumbing hand skills and theoretical knowledge.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D - E) or above

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core plumbing hand skills used in real installations.
  • You'll learn how water systems travel around buildings.
  • You'll explore different types of plumbing installations.
  • You'll gain theoretical knowledge to support practical work.
  • You'll complete 35 hours of work experience in the building services industry.
  • You'll take part in site visits, guest speaker sessions, and toolbox talks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in industry-specific workshops and dedicated theory classes. Tutorials run for one hour each week. Assessment is through activities completed in both the practical workshops and theory sessions. You'll need to purchase your own PPE (work trousers, boots, gloves, high-vis, and safety spectacles) and are advised to invest in relevant tools and a course textbook. Yeovil College will give you a full kit list on new students day.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase your own PPE: work trousers, safety boots, gloves, a high-vis vest, and safety spectacles. Yeovil College also recommends buying relevant plumbing tools and a course textbook. You'll receive a full kit list on new students day so you know exactly what to get before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing apprentice: how to become a plumber, starting at apprentice level.
  • Plumbing labourer: support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial sites.
  • Building services operative: entry-level work in heating and water systems.
  • Construction site assistant: general support role across building trades.

What you could study next

Most learners move on to Year 2 of the plumbing programme at Yeovil College, which builds on the skills covered here. From there, you can work toward a Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, which is the qualification tradespeople need for a CSCS skilled-worker card. An apprenticeship in plumbing or building services is another strong route after completing this Level 1 Diploma.

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