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Level 1
Plumbing Studies Diploma – C&G – Level 1
COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification is intended for those who want to gain the knowledge and abilities that will enable them to progress into employment within the plumbing industry as an improver/qualified plumber, or help gain the underpinning knowledge to progress onto a Plumbing NVQ Diploma to eventually become a qualified plumber.
The course covers the nine units below and study will be spent divided between theory sessions in the classroom and practical session in the workshop.
- Health & Safety In Building Services Engineering
- Electrical Principles And Processes For Building Services Engineering
- Scientific Principles And Processes For Building Services Engineering
- Common Plumbing Processes
- Cold Water Systems
- Hot Water Systems
- Central Heating Systems
- Drainage Systems
- Understand How To Communicate With Others Within Building Services Engineering
The theory aspect of each topic is assessed by an online multiple choice exam which must be passed to achieve the qualification. The practical aspects are assessed by workshop tasks to given criteria.
The course is run over one academic year from September to June and attendance to college is over 3 days. You may also be required to attend a maths and English class depending on your entrance grades.
Students attending this course will be expected to provide their own tool kit and personal protective equipment and will also be expected to get textbooks to help their study.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need to have a keen interest in the subject, and complete a successful interview and assessment.
Upon successful completion you will be able to progress onto the Diploma Level 2 in Plumbing or onto a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Plumbing where you will earn while you learn.
Learners will be assessed through practical and theory tests timetabled throughout the academic year.
Students 16-18 year olds will not have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment, a food allowance and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances. Students aged 19 and over will have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances.
For further information please contact the Admissions Team by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01293 442200 – press option 2 for Admissions.