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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 12 months. You'll develop practical skills in measuring and cutting materials, jointing and soldering copper pipe, and working with plastic pipe of various sizes. You'll also learn how to work safely on site and build the professional behaviours employers expect in the plumbing sector.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills (Plumbing).

Who this course is for

This qualification will help students develop a good understanding of the Construction industry and working in the Plumbing sector. You will learn how to work safely in a practical environment and start to develop the essential technical skills and professional behaviours needed for working as a Plumber.

At the end of the course, you will be able to measure and cut a range of materials accurately, joint and solder copper pipe, joint plastic pipe of various sizes and produce frames with different materials to within required tolerances.

You will also learn how to select tools and equipment, and use correctly to install various bathroom fittings.

Entry requirements

You will attend an interview with a Plumbing tutor and will be expected to pass an English and Maths initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to work safely in a practical environment.
  • You'll measure and cut a range of construction materials accurately.
  • You'll joint and solder copper pipe.
  • You'll joint plastic pipe of various sizes.
  • You'll produce frames and basic plumbing assemblies.
  • You'll develop the professional behaviours expected in the plumbing trade.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and practical workshop setting. Learning is hands-on, with tutor-led sessions covering both technical skills and safe working practices. You'll attend an interview with a plumbing tutor before starting. You'll also complete an English and Maths initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate, assists qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Construction labourer, supports trades on building sites while you build experience.
  • Plumbing apprentice, combines work and further study toward a full plumbing qualification.
  • Heating engineer, a role that typically requires further training beyond this level.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, the natural next step toward skilled plumber status.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card and independent work as a qualified plumber.
  • Plumbing apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3.
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