Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, full-time during the day over 44 weeks. This City and Guilds level 1 diploma plumbing qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working toward a career in plumbing. You'll study practical techniques alongside underpinning theory in the classroom. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old. It covers topics such as pipework, plumbing systems, and safe working practices.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll learn how to work safely and follow health and safety regulations on site.
You'll develop knowledge of plumbing systems, including hot and cold water supplies.
You'll practise cutting, jointing, and bending pipework.
You'll learn how to install and maintain basic plumbing components.
You'll understand how drainage systems work.
You'll study the tools and materials used in plumbing work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on work at Epping Forest Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written or online tests to check your knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. Start a paid apprenticeship with a plumbing firm.
Plumber's mate. Support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
Maintenance operative. General building maintenance including basic plumbing tasks.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work while building trade skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step toward becoming a qualified plumber, covering more advanced installation and system work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The qualification plumbers need to work independently and gain a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Plumbing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combines work-based training with study, so you earn while you learn.
