Construction and The Built Environment
Level 1

Plumbing

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
EP Campus

The Course

If you are looking to start a career in plumbing, this course will help you develop the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps into the industry. You will be introduced to essential plumbing techniques while building the confidence and skills needed to progress to a Level 2 Plumbing course.

Topics include:

  • Basic plumbing techniques
  • Practical plumbing skills
  • Using plumbing tools and equipment
  • Working safely
  • Health and safety
  • Teamworking
  • Developing employability skills
  • Preparing for further study in plumbing

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience and develop an understanding of the basic techniques used within the plumbing industry. You will learn how to work safely and effectively while developing your practical ability through a range of activities.

Alongside your practical skills, you will develop your teamworking and health and safety knowledge. These are important skills for working successfully with others on-site and are qualities that employers look for when recruiting within the construction and plumbing industries.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a foundation of plumbing knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to progress to the Level 2 Plumbing course and continue working towards a career in the industry.

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English.
You could progress to Level 2 Plumbing or a related Level 2 course at the College.
£1080

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 3rd, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 1

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The Course

If you are looking to start a career in plumbing, this course will help you develop the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps into the industry. You will be introduced to essential plumbing techniques while building the confidence and skills needed to progress to a Level 2 Plumbing course.

Topics include:

  • Basic plumbing techniques
  • Practical plumbing skills
  • Using plumbing tools and equipment
  • Working safely
  • Health and safety
  • Teamworking
  • Developing employability skills
  • Preparing for further study in plumbing

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience and develop an understanding of the basic techniques used within the plumbing industry. You will learn how to work safely and effectively while developing your practical ability through a range of activities.

Alongside your practical skills, you will develop your teamworking and health and safety knowledge. These are important skills for working successfully with others on-site and are qualities that employers look for when recruiting within the construction and plumbing industries.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a foundation of plumbing knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to progress to the Level 2 Plumbing course and continue working towards a career in the industry.

If you are looking to start a career in plumbing, this course will help you develop the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps into the industry. You will be introduced to essential plumbing techniques while building the confidence and skills needed to progress to a Level 2 Plumbing course.Topics include: Basic plumbing techniques Practical plumbing skills Using plumbing tools and equipment Working safely Health and safety Teamworking Developing employability skills Preparing for further study in plumbing Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience and develop an understanding of the basic techniques used within the plumbing industry. You will learn how to work safely and effectively while developing your practical ability through a range of activities.Alongside your practical skills, you will develop your teamworking and health and safety knowledge. These are important skills for working successfully with others on-site and are qualities that employers look for when recruiting within the construction and plumbing industries.By the end of the course, you will have developed a foundation of plumbing knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to progress to the Level 2 Plumbing course and continue working towards a career in the industry.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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