Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing

You will be expected to provide your own overalls, safety shoes and contribute to the cost of any additional enrichment activities. 

If you are aged 19 or over, fees for tuition, exams and materials may be payable on enrolment.

The Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing is suitable for beginners and provides an introduction for people thinking about a career in plumbing. The plumbing industry is at the forefront of environmentally friendly technologies, designing and installing low carbon systems involving solar, water and rainwater harvesting.

You will be learning basic skills and knowledge, and will be supervised as you undertake various practical and theoretical activities. This course gives you the skills and confidence to undertake basic plumbing techniques and focus on practical aspects of learning the plumbing industry.

GCSE Maths and English at grade 3 or above.

The course covers the following units:

• The structure of the construction industry
• Fundamental safe working practices
• Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
• Site preparation for working in the construction industry
• Above ground drainage
• Copper pipework
• Plastic pressure pipework
• Low carbon steel pipework
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Plumbing science

Students will be required to attend Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2) depending on prior achievements and initial assessments.  

Each unit will be assessed by written assessments supported with practical assessments throughout the year together with two written knowledge tests.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the option to progress to a Level 2 Plumbing course. An alternative option would be to do an apprenticeship. 

Both these progression routes are available through Shrewsbury Colleges Group. 

Our specialist teaching and fantastic facilities will aid your progression. We also offer our students the opportunity to enter local, national, and international competitions including the UK SkillPlum competition.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk