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Level 1 Plumbing Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,730 if you're not eligible for free funding. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This full-time, daytime diploma plumbing course runs for one year. You'll cover pipe bending, basic plumbing systems, drainage, water regulations, and health and safety. You'll need literacy and numeracy at Entry Level 3 or above, and you'll be assessed at interview before you start.

Who this course is for

This one-year qualification is for you if you are looking to start a career in the construction sector and learn a trade as a plumber. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge of plumbing and the plumbing industry.

Entry requirements

You will need literacy and numeracy at entry level 3 or above and you will also be initially assessed at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basic principles of pipe bending and pipework installation.
  • You'll study how basic plumbing systems work.
  • You'll understand drainage systems and how to install them correctly.
  • You'll learn how to comply with water regulations.
  • You'll cover health and safety practices in the workplace.
  • You'll develop practical skills through hands-on workshop sessions.

How you will learn

This is a predominantly practical course. You'll work in a workshop environment alongside classroom tutorials. Assessment is continuous throughout the year. You'll complete unit assessments online and practical assessments at the end of each unit, covering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. If you're 16 to 18 years old, you'll also attend English and maths lessons and tutorial sessions as part of your study programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate. Support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Construction labourer. Entry-level site work while you build your trade skills.
  • Maintenance operative. Basic plumbing and building maintenance in housing or facilities.
  • Apprentice plumber. Combine work and study toward a full plumbing qualification.

What you could study next

After this diploma plumbing qualification, the natural next step is the Level 2 Plumbing Course, which takes your skills further and opens the door to an apprenticeship. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating is the qualification that fully qualified plumbers typically hold. You could also move into a plumbing apprenticeship directly after Level 1, earning while you learn.

Apply on sccb.ac.uk →Check if you're eligible
Apply now →Check if you're eligible

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