Level 1 - Certificate in Progression - Pathways to Plumbing - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)

Level 1

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Rotherham College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course acts as a taster to the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector. It is an ideal starting point for those looking to become a Plumber within the construction trade or looking to become self-employed.

Course Details

Units covered will include:

Understand and carry out safe working practices in building services engineering
Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering
Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within building services engineering
Understand fundamental scientific principles within building services engineering
Understand and carry out copper pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems
Understand and carry out low carbon steel pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems
Understand and carry out plastic pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems
Understand the key features of domestic plumbing systems
Understand and demonstrate techniques for installing and securing plumbing pipework

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your course assessments may include:

Assessment is by a range of tutor assessed practical assignments
Online knowledge tests

Your next steps...

Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing
Level 2 Plumbing

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