Diploma in Plumbing Studies Level 1

Course Marketing Title
Level 1 Plumbing Foundation.

Overview
This introduction to Plumbing gives you the basic skills and knowledge required to work as a trainee Plumber. You’ll learn the importance of working safely, how water is affected by gravity, cold/heat and pressure. It will guide you on site preparation, knowing the different grades of copper, which tools to and what they are called. You’ll also learn about hot and cold water, drainage, rainwater and renewable energies.

Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required, you will have an interview with the specialist tutor and an assessment of English and maths will be made at enrolment. You must also have a keen interest in the subject.

Course Duration
One year, full time.

Skills and Benefits
This qualification is suitable if you want to enter the Plumbing Industry. It gives you the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and on successful completion allows you to progress to Level 2 Plumbing Foundation.

Mandatory Units
Understand and carry out safe working practices in building services engineering Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within building services engineering Understand fundamental scientific principles within building services engineering Understand and carry out copper pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems Understand and carry out low carbon steel pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems Understand and carry out plastic pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems Understand the key features of domestic plumbing systems Understand and demonstrate techniques for installing and securing plumbing pipework

Optional Units
There are no optional units on this qualification.

Course Assessment
The Level 1 Plumbing Foundation requires the completion of centre based knowledge and practical assessments designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to progress to the next level. Assessments consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.

Progression
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with basic knowledge and skills required for progression to the Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.