Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start27 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 17 weeks and covers core plumbing skills. You'll study health and safety in construction, bending and fabricating copper tubes, and other practical plumbing techniques. Classes are daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an interview with a plumbing tutor before you start.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Construction Skills (Plumbing) at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This programme is the first step to gaining a qualification in the Construction Industry, specifically in the Plumbing sector.

The course covers the following units:

The course covers the following Basic Plumbing skills:

? Introduction to Health and Safety within Construction, The purpose of this unit is for the learner to gain a knowledge and understanding of the practices and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. ? Bending copper tubes and fabrication, Learners will gain practical processes in selecting the correct tools to fabric various types of copper & plastic pipe bends used within plumbing installation. ? Connecting a range of pipes to fittings and appliances, The activities within this unit includes various pipe jointing techniques (solider joints,compression pipe joints and push-fit waste and pressure pipe joints). These skills will be used to complete assessment targets such as connecting appliances to the water supply.

This course has been designed to give both practical hands on skills and an understanding of the plumbing industry with some health and safety for the construction industry also included. The course is for Homeowners/ DIY enthusiasts/ Maintenance people and individuals looking to take the first steps towards a career in the plumbing industry.

Plumbing is an exciting and challenging career. The course will combine core skills such as communication, organisation, planning as well as practical skills. The course will give you the knowledge and skills to progress into a higher qualification.

Entry requirements

Learners must have; ? Successful interview with an Plumbing tutor ? A genuine interest in the subject ? Good communication skills ? A hardworking approach towards the industry

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health and safety practices for working safely on construction sites.
  • You'll practise bending and fabricating copper tubes.
  • You'll develop core practical plumbing skills used in the trade.
  • You'll gain an understanding of tools and materials used in plumbing work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Learning is delivered in units covering health and safety and core plumbing skills. You'll be assessed on your practical work and knowledge throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate, supports qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Construction labourer, works on site across a range of building trades.
  • Maintenance operative, carries out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
  • Apprentice plumber, earns while training toward a full plumbing qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, the next step toward becoming a qualified plumber and working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating, a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job.
  • Plumbing apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3.

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