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Free Level 1 Plumbing Course in Stratford-upon-Avon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Plumbing Studies Course in Stratford-upon-Avon. Classes run at Stratford-upon-Avon College, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum GCSE grade D/3 in Maths and English, plus a college assessment, to get a place. Over one year, you'll cover plumbing science, pipework, drainage, health and safety, and the basics of installing and maintaining plumbing systems. These plumbing studies classes build the practical and theory foundations you need to move into a Level 2 qualification or an apprenticeship.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for learners wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. What does the qualification cover? The qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in plumbing.

it allows learners to progress to the City & Guilds qualifications; Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (6035-02), or to the Apprenticeship Standards if a learner progresses to an Apprenticeship program.

Entry requirements

To apply for entry, you will need to pass a college assessment and have a minimum GCSE grade D/3 in Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how the construction industry is structured and how plumbing fits within it.
  • You'll practise safe working practices and understand health and safety on site.
  • You'll work with copper, plastic pressure, and low carbon steel pipework.
  • You'll learn how to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems.
  • You'll study above ground drainage systems.
  • You'll cover environmental and sustainability measures in domestic buildings.
  • You'll develop the underpinning knowledge tested in each unit's Knowledge Assessment.

How you will learn

Learning is split between workshop sessions and classroom theory lessons. In the workshop, you'll work through practical tasks set out in a training task manual, building toward Practical Assessment tasks. Theory lessons cover the underpinning knowledge for each unit. Assessment is through 10 mandatory units, each with a paper-based Knowledge Assessment. There are no optional units: all 10 must be completed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stratford-upon-Avon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing apprentice: the direct next step after this level 1 plumbing studies qualification
  • Plumber's mate: supporting qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs
  • Construction site labourer: using your site safety and preparation knowledge
  • Maintenance operative: basic plumbing repairs in residential or commercial properties

What you could study next

  • City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies: the natural next step from this Course, covering more complex plumbing tasks and moving you closer to a trade-recognised qualification.
  • Plumbing Apprenticeship Standard: if you secure an employer, you can move into an apprenticeship programme directly from this Level 1 Diploma, combining paid work with further study.
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