If you want a career as a domestic or industrial plumber, heating engineer, drainage specialist, or maintenance engineer, or if you have ambitions of one day being self-employed with your own business, then the level L1 Certificate in Building Services (Plumbing and Electrical) is a fantastic place to start.
This course will provide you with hands-on practical training in a number of introductory skills and techniques, and introduce you to a variety of methods and materials, as well as introducing you to some technical knowledge of plumbing. You will be taught to use a variety of hand tools and equipment, learn about different joints and plumbing systems, and how to work with both copper and plastic piping. As well as increasing your practical skills in plumbing operations, you will also develop your knowledge of electrical and scientific principles for plumbing and service engineering, giving you a great platform to start your career, or progress to further training.
The practical hands-on training sessions and projects you undertake in our new, modern, well-equipped workshops will teach you how to carry out basic tasks and repairs in key areas. You will also learn about health, welfare and safety in construction, ensuring you have the knowledge to work safely and professionally in whichever career path you choose. Throughout your course, you will take part in vocationally-based projects. You will enjoy regular relevant professional visits and take part in real-life work experience giving you the extra skills and knowledge needed in your chosen field. You will also have an opportunity during the year to work towards gaining your CSCS card.
This course is part of a two-part programme. You will begin the year training in Plumbing and finish with Electrical Installation.
What experience and skills will you gain?
- Plumbing systems and fittings
- Jointing, bending and pressure testing copper tube
- Dealing with valves, taps, cisterns
- Plumbing pipework
- Installing kitchen & bathroom fittings
You will also develop knowledge, skills, and techniques in health, welfare and safety in construction
This course prepares you for further study, such as a plumbing qualification at level 2 whilst also developing your maths and English levels
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
Entry Level 3 or GCSE grade 3 and above English and Maths qualification Additional Information: If you do not have certificates to evidence your past achievements, you will have to sit an initial assessment in English and maths.
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How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed by a combination of practical assessments and course work.
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Where can this course take you?
This course could lead to employment in a trainee or entry level role in the construction industry or maintenance sector; an apprenticeship; or provide the opportunity for further study and training.
After successfully passing the Level 1 Level 1 Building Services you may wish to consider increasing your knowledge and skills with one of the following Level 2 courses or an apprenticeship at London South Bank Technical College:
- Level 2 Electrical Installations (City and Guilds)
- Level 2 Plumbing Installation (City and Guilds)
