Construction Skills Plumbing Level 1 - March start
Construction Skills: Plumbing Level 1 is an introductory course designed for students who want to begin a career in plumbing or gain practical construction skills.
The course focuses on building a strong foundation of knowledge, hands-on ability, and safe working practices used in the plumbing industry.
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Sector Overview
The Construction Industry is generally defined as a key sector of the economy. The industry plays an important role in the economic growth of the country and London has the largest share of the nation's construction work.
Upon completing your course, you will have lots of employment opportunities such as working on a new housing development, skyscraper, shopping centre or urban regeneration project. Our courses will prepare you for these challenges.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- Assessment at interview
- No prior qualifications required
- No prior experience required
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What will I study?
This course consists of the following modules:
- Award in Health and Safety & CSCS Test worth combined £300.00
- Basic plumbing systems
- Tools and materials
- Measuring and cutting pipes
- Jointing techniques
- Installing simple plumbing components
- Understanding water supply and drainage systems
A key part of the course is learning how to work safely on site, including health and safety rules, correct use of tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Written tasks
- Practical activity
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Enrichment
Our Student Common Room is a great place to unwind and relax during your breaks. It features pool tables, table tennis, a gaming corner and lots of comfy sofas so you can refresh before your next lesson.
Themed events are held in the Common Room so you can get the best experience of being a Waltham Forest College student.
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Work Experience
Work experience opportunities do not apply to this commercial course.
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Progression Opportunities
Successful completion on this course will lead to guaranteed progression into:
- Bricklaying Level 2
- Carpentry level 2
- Electrical Level 2
- Plumbing level 2
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 95% of adult learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
