Free Level 1 Plumbing Studies Course in Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover practical plumbing techniques alongside plumbing principles and technology. Units include safe working practices, copper and plastic pipework, above-ground drainage, and installation and maintenance of plumbing systems. You'll also study the structure of the construction industry and environmental measures in domestic dwellings. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at Grade 2, including English and maths. Assessment is by externally set assignments.
Who this course is for
This qualification is for students wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. The qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in plumbing.
You will study a range of practical techniques required for the industry, together with plumbing principles and technology.
What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include:
Core Units:
Structure of the construction industry
Fundamental safe working practices
Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
Site preparation for working in the construction industry
Above ground drainage
Copper pipework
Plastic pressure pipework
Low carbon steel 3 pipework
Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems
Plumbing science
You will also study for qualifications in Functional Skills and Employability and Social Development.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths
What you will learn
You'll learn fundamental safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll study copper pipework, plastic pressure pipework, and low carbon steel pipework techniques.
You'll learn how to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems.
You'll understand above-ground drainage systems.
You'll study plumbing science and underpinning technology.
You'll learn about environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings.
You'll understand the structure of the construction industry and how to prepare a site for work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical hands-on work with theory. Assessment is by externally set assignments. Timetables include tutorial support alongside your main qualification study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice: entry-level role working toward a trade qualification.
Construction site labourer: general site work with plumbing exposure.
Maintenance operative: basic plumbing repairs in residential or commercial settings.
Plumbing assistant: supporting qualified plumbers on domestic installations.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the next step in plumbing studies, covering more complex systems and moving you closer to working as a qualified plumber.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the qualification plumbers typically need to work independently and apply for a JIB Plumbing card.
Plumbing apprenticeship: combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
