Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing
Course Code: P198226
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
North Harbour Campus
Next Start Date:
14 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
If you want to work in the plumbing industry, this course enables you to focus on maths and English, while building skills, knowledge and confidence to take you forward into the Level 2 course.
You may have the opportunity to complete some Level 2 units in preparation for the Level 2 course.
Units include:
- safe working practices
- how to communicate with others
- applying environmental protection measures.
Throughout this course, industry specialists will showcase the latest developments in plumbing and environmental technology, and you will experience industry visits as well as work on live projects. You will also complete 30 hours of work experience within the industry.
You will need four GCSEs grade 3 or above, including maths, English and preferably a science.
This course is a one-year course. You will be required to attend two to three full days for 36 weeks from 9.00am to 4.30pm. Maximum attendance is required to ensure success.
You will learn in our well-equipped workshops, backed up by classroom sessions, which will help to underpin your knowledge of the subject. Following the completion of each unit you will take an on-line examination.
You could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing or choose to move to an apprenticeship standard.
Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing available start dates:
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