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We're proud to be part of Loughborough College Group, alongside Brooksby College and Loughborough College.

Level 1 Plumbing

Key Facts

Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: PL1FTP001C0
Start Date: August 2027
Awarding Body: City & Guilds

Code: PL1FTP001C0

For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

The Level 1 course equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to progress onto a higher level course or into an Apprenticeship.

Features and Benefits

Students learn from industry-expert lecturers through practical and theory classes in our state-of-the-art plumbing and gas workshops, which have been developed alongside key industry players such as Worcester Bosch and Ideal Heating.

Course Content

Modules include:

Safe working practices

Communication

Environmental protection measures

Scientific principles within building services engineering

Copper pipe fabrication work

Low carbon steel pipe fabrication work

Techniques for installing and securing plumbing pipework

Work Experience

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above
  • For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

Progression Opportunities

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the necessary skills, training and knowledge to progress to an Apprenticeship or Level 2 Plumbing and Heating.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.

Why choose Stephenson?

State of the Art Facilities

The College has state-of-the-art working environments for Motor Vehicle, Construction, Electrical Installation and Engineering as well as fantastic facilities for Hair & Beauty and Health & Social Care

Fantastic Opportunities

Specialises in providing high-quality Apprenticeship opportunities for students from across the country

Next Open Day

See what it’s like and get any questions answered by our staff.

Apprenticeship Open Evening Tuesday 9th February 2027

Time: 16:00pm - 18:00pm
Location: Stephenson College
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We are now part of Loughborough College Group

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