Plumbing

The City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (7202-01) is an ideal introduction for students who want to develop practical plumbing skills, gain essential industry knowledge and prepare for progression to a Level 2 plumbing qualification, apprenticeship or future employment within the building services sector.

Throughout the course, you will spend time developing your skills in our practical plumbing workshops as well as learning the important theory that supports safe and professional working practices. What will I learn? During the course you will develop knowledge and practical skills in areas including:

• Installing, repairing and maintaining basic plumbing systems • Working with copper, plastic and low carbon steel pipework • Measuring, cutting, bending and joining pipework • Above-ground drainage systems • Basic hot and cold water systems • Plumbing science and principles • Safe working practices within construction and building services • Preparing and working safely on construction sites • Environmental and sustainability considerations within domestic properties • Understanding the structure of the construction and building services industry

You will complete a combination of practical workshop activities and knowledge-based assessments, helping you build confidence using plumbing tools, materials and industry-standard techniques. Plumbing is a skilled profession with opportunities across domestic plumbing, heating, construction, maintenance and increasingly within low-carbon and renewable heating technologies. At Tonbridge College, you will begin developing the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours needed to take your next step into the plumbing and building services industry