Introduction to Plumbing - Entry Level
Overview
This four-week part-time evening course is designed to help adults aged 19 and over learn, develop, and practice the skills needed for employment and/or career progression in plumbing. The course is conducted in small, supportive groups and is both fun and engaging.
Start dates and fees
Start Date(s)
This course starts at various times throughout the year. Please register your interest to be the first to know about upcoming dates.
Register your interest
Time
- 5.00-8.00pm (Monday and Tuesday)
Cost
- FREE
- Aged 19 or over (on 31 August 2024)
- Earning below £25,000
- Unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits
- Employed and in receipt of qualifying benefits but take-home pay (disregarding benefits) is less than £892 a month (sole adult) or £1,437 a month (joint benefit)
- Economically inactive (learners who are not working and in receipt of benefits).
- £75 - if you do not fall into the above criteria.
What will I study?
You will study:
- Copper pipework
- Low carbon steel pipework
- Plastic pipework
- Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems.
Entry requirements
- This course is only available to learners aged 19+
- Must live in England and NOT live in one of the locations listed here
- No previous experience or skills are required.
How long is the course?
4 weeks.
How will I be assessed?
Practical assessment.
What does the course lead to?
Completing this course could lead to working in a junior plumbing role within construction or as a maintenance professional, either employed or self-employed
Large employers in the area include local council maintenance departments, housing associations, hospitals and schools.
What can I progress onto?