Intermediate Diploma in Plumbing - Level 1

Our new intermediate plumbing course blends the skills and knowledge required to progress onto a level 2 course ahead of an apprenticeship or employment.

This course is an excellent starting point if you don't quite meet the entry requirements for the level 2 programme or you're still working towards resitting your English and / or Maths.

What will I cover on this course?

Youll develop essential plumbing knowledge and practical skills across a wide range of units:

• Construction industry basics; Learn about the structure of the industry
• Safe working practices; Master health and safety regulations, hazard awareness, PPE usage, manual handling, access equipment and emergency response
• Environmental & sustainability measures; Explore energy and water conservation, waste reduction, low-carbon technologies and sustainable work practices
• Site preparation; Get hands on with tools, fixings, tool use, characteristics of materials and surfaces and safe methods for structural modifications
• Above-ground drainage; Understand how to install and maintain rainwater guttering and waste pipe systems with plastic components
• Copper pipework; Cut, bend, joint and pressure test copper pipes safely using heat techniques
• Plastic pressure pipework; Work on plastic pressure pipes, including joining, fixing, pressure testing and safe handling.
• Low-carbon steel pipework; Measure, bend, cut and joint steel tubes, pressure test and maintain safety on site
• Plumbing system maintenance; Repair and maintain plumbing systems: taps, valves, water systems, faults diagnosis and basic maintenance activities
• Plumbing science; Grasp the scientific principles that underpin plumbing: water properties, heat and energy, materials, measurements and thermal behaviours

Your progress will be measured through assignments and practical assessments.

You will need:

• 4 GCSEs at grade 2 and above including English and Maths

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements, please have a look at our Introduction to Plumbing course which has no entry requirements.