Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds level 1 diploma plumbing qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the plumbing trade. The course runs for 25 weeks. You'll study topics including pipework, hot and cold water systems, and safe working practices. It's a solid first step if you're looking to progress toward higher-level plumbing training.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to work safely on site and follow health and safety regulations.
You'll develop skills in cutting, jointing, and installing copper and plastic pipework.
You'll understand how hot and cold water systems work.
You'll learn about central heating systems and their basic components.
You'll practise using hand tools and plumbing equipment correctly.
You'll understand the principles of drainage and waste systems.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic plumbing drawings and diagrams.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops and classroom sessions at City College Plymouth. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written assignments and short tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll work with real plumbing materials and equipment in a workshop environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. Entry-level role working alongside qualified plumbers.
Plumbing labourer. Supporting plumbers on domestic and commercial sites.
Maintenance operative. Basic plumbing and building maintenance in facilities.
Construction site operative. General site work with a plumbing specialism.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step toward qualified plumber status and more complex installation work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and recognised as the standard for qualified plumbers working independently.
Plumbing apprenticeship. Combines work-based training with college study, leading to a recognised trade qualification.
