Plumbing Studies Level 1

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  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • Course is for: Adult
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This qualification is for learners wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. The qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in plumbing.

Course content includes:

  • 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

Assessment
The assignments covers the skills and knowledge in the units. It’s set by City & Guilds delivered and marked by the tutor/assessor, and will be externally verified by City & Guilds to make sure it is properly carried out.
All staff are technically knowledgeable in the area for which they are and delivering with many years of experience across all aspects of plumbing and heating.
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