Level 1 Plumbing Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds level 1 plumbing qualification covers the core practical skills and theory used in the plumbing industry. You'll work in a fully equipped workshop, learning copper pipework, plastic pressure pipe, drainage, and plumbing science. The course also covers health and safety and site preparation. You'll need steel toe-capped boots and work trousers for workshop sessions. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths. The course runs for 34 weeks.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll learn the structure of the construction industry and how plumbing fits within it.
You'll practise fundamental safe working practices on site and in the workshop.
You'll install and work with copper pipework and plastic pressure pipe.
You'll learn about above ground drainage systems.
You'll work with low carbon steel pipework.
You'll carry out installation, repair and maintenance tasks.
You'll study plumbing science, covering the principles behind how plumbing systems work.
You'll learn how to prepare a site safely before starting construction work.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical workshop sessions with classroom theory. Assessment is continuous throughout the course, giving you the chance to improve as you go. You'll be assessed through a range of methods including practical tasks, observation, class tests, written work such as essays and reports, presentations, and discussion seminars. There are no end-of-year exams. The ongoing assessment approach means your progress is tracked across the whole 34 weeks.
What you will need to bring
You must wear steel toe-capped boots and work trousers whenever you are in the workshops. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumbing apprentice: the next step toward a qualified plumber role
Plumbing labourer: supporting qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial sites
Construction operative: general site work while building trade skills
Maintenance assistant: helping with basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: the natural next step after this course, building the skills needed for an apprenticeship or skilled plumbing work.
Plumbing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): combines paid work with structured training, leading to a recognised trade qualification.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the qualification that supports a career as a fully qualified plumber.
