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Level 1 Plumbing and Heating Course in Lancaster

CostStudents will need to provide: - Steel toe cap boots - Heatproof workpants - Course textbook which you will be told about in your interview. In addition, students may be asked to pay £20 to cover costs of educational visits during the course.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Plumbing and Heating Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time during the day. This is a one-year plumbing and heating qualification that covers the core skills of building services engineering. You'll need 3 GCSEs at grade G/1 or above, including maths and English, to apply. The course includes careers-related learning, employer encounters, and work experience. You'll need steel toe cap boots, heatproof workpants, and a course textbook. Educational visits may cost up to £20.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and adult learners the course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience.

Entry requirements

  • 3 GCSEs at grade G/1 or higher including maths and English.
  • Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of plumbing and heating systems and how they work.
  • You'll learn how to work safely on site, following health and safety rules.
  • You'll practise core practical skills used in building services engineering.
  • You'll explore the tools and materials used in plumbing and heating work.
  • You'll build employability skills through employer encounters and work experience.
  • You'll develop your understanding of career routes in the construction and plumbing trades.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in industry-standard workshops at Lancaster and Morecambe College. Classroom lessons support your practical work. Assessment is through a mix of practical tasks and written work. The course also includes work experience and employer encounters such as guest speakers and educational visits.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring steel toe cap boots and heatproof workpants. You'll also need a course textbook, which Lancaster and Morecambe College will tell you about at your interview. Educational visits during the course may cost up to £20.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing apprentice. Entry-level role working toward a qualified plumber.
  • Heating engineer apprentice. Supporting installation and maintenance of heating systems.
  • Building services operative. Assisting on site with plumbing and mechanical services.
  • Construction labourer. General site work while building trade experience.
  • Maintenance assistant. Supporting repairs and upkeep in buildings and facilities.

What you could study next

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating is the natural next step. It builds on the skills from this course and takes you closer to working as a qualified plumber. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Domestic Heating is what most plumbers work toward for full trade recognition. A plumbing apprenticeship is another strong option after Level 1, combining paid work with further study.

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