Level 1 Diploma Plumbing Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available for eligible learners. To join, you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English and maths. Over one year, you'll build the practical and technical foundations of plumbing work, covering core skills that employers and apprenticeship programmes look for. This City and Guilds level 1 diploma plumbing qualification is the starting point for a career in the trade. City and Guilds Diploma in Plumbing Studies with certificate.
Who this course is for
4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of plumbing systems and how they work.
You'll develop skills in cutting, joining, and fitting pipes and fittings.
You'll understand health and safety practices on plumbing jobs.
You'll work with cold water, hot water, and central heating systems at an introductory level.
You'll learn to use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment safely.
You'll develop an understanding of building regulations relevant to plumbing work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on workshops at Moulton College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, as well as written tests covering technical knowledge. You'll be assessed on both what you know and what you can do, in line with the City and Guilds specification for this Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice. Start a paid apprenticeship with a plumbing employer.
Plumber's mate. Support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
Maintenance operative. Entry-level building services and facilities work.
Construction labourer. General site work while building trade experience.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The natural next step, covering more complex systems and moving you closer to working independently as a plumber.
Plumbing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Combines paid work with structured training and is the main route to becoming a qualified plumber.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. Required for advanced trade status and working on gas-related systems alongside a Gas Safe qualification.
