Part of Salford City College Group

Outline

Course content includes:• Safe isolation of piped domestic water services• Installation of clips and brackets• Connecting copper pipework to appliances using a range of techniques• Producing bends in copper pipework • Connecting plastic pipework to appliances using a range of techniques• Installation of traps and wastes to sanitary appliances• Positioning and fixing of sanitary appliancesThe course is predominantly practical but will contain some theory sessions to support the knowledge required.

Progression

On completion of the course you have the opportunity to progress onto the NOCN L1 Award in Plastering for a further 15 weeks, developing your skills further, enabling you to skim wall surfaces. This is an ideal addition to your skill set, particularly if you are installing a bathroom. You will even learn how to tile a small area of the surface you have skimmed making this an ideal home improvement course!

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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Fee

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Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Plumbing College Certificate Level 1 Adult - February

Available At

City Skills

Start Date

02/02/2026

Fee

£300*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Plumbing College Certificate Level 1 Adult - September

Available At

City Skills

Start Date

08/09/2025

Fee

£300*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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