Plumbing Level 1

Plumbing is a highly skilled trade that remains in demand across the UK, particularly as homes and businesses increasingly focus on energy-efficient and sustainable systems. Whether you’re aiming to become self-employed, join a company, or progress to further qualifications, this course offers a solid starting point to enter the construction sector with confidence.

Kick-start your career in the ever-evolving construction industry with our hands-on plumbing course at the Grimsby Institute. Designed for those looking to develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for a future as a professional plumber, this course covers the essential foundations of plumbing, including pipework, installations, maintenance and safety. From soldering pipework, hanging radiators and installing boilers, our qualified and industry-experienced team will be there to guide you every step of the way.

From day one, you’ll be learning in our industry-standard workshops, supported by experienced tutors who have worked in the trade so they can give you great insight into what it’s like to make a living as a plumber.

With this course, you will get stuck in and have a go for yourself, alongside the theory needed to give you the knowledge for your future as a plumber. Your study programme is tailored around you to include units about the future technology of the industry, employability skills, and personal development.

In this course you will learn:

Project management,

Gas awareness,

Teamwork,

Problem solving,

Communication,

Water pressure,

Pipe joining techniques,

Hot and cold water supplies,

Above ground drainage.

When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.

Level 1 – 3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above

Successful students may progress onto the next level in their chosen subject, into employment or an apprenticeship, or, after a level 3 qualification, to Higher Education at the University Centre Grimsby or other other University.