As part of this course students will study:
- Safety in plumbing
- Key plumbing principles
- Common plumbing principles
- Hot and cold water
- Central heating systems (pipework only)
- Non complex electrical systems
- Sanitation systems
- Sheet lead weathering
- Environmental awareness
- Working with others.
You will study Functional Skills in English, Maths and IT and meet with your Personal Tutor at a one hour tutorial each week.
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Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including both English, Maths and Science
- OR a relevant Level 1 qualification and a minimum Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths
- You will have a College interview and references will be taken up.
- 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including both English, Maths and Science
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Who is the course for?
Young People aged 16+ and young adults. You should however have a keen interest in plumbing.
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Study methods
Practical sessions in the workshop & classroom based theory sessions.
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How is the course assessed?
Weekly practical assessments, although some assessments take place throughout one week blocks and online multiple choice tests
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More information
Personal Protective Equipment to be purchased by the student prior to the start of the course.
Students are required to have: steel toe cap boots and overalls, lever arch A4 ring binder, lined A4 writing paper, pens, pencils, calculator, dividers for the A4 ring binder, memory stick. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
Employment/Apprenticeship in the plumbing industry
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
