Course Overview
This course can, upon achievement, give you a valuable insight into the various career paths available within the plumbing industry.
- Level
- Level 1
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Awarding Body
- BPEC
- Course Fees
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Units and Structure
The course is made up of the following units.
- 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 BSE
- 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
Entry Requirements
You'll need to have:
- GCSE Grade 3 or above in Maths and English (minimum requirements)
- All applicants are required to undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment in Maths and English and achieve level 1 scores prior to an interview.
- It is also important that you have an interest in this dynamic industry, that you have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the sector, a willingness to explore new ideas and the ability to communicate your ideas.
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
EU students: From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).
Tutors and Student Support
Student Support and Facilities
As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:
- Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
- With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
- A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
- Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
- Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
- Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
We're proud to be able to offer Dual Career Accreditation via the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This is a Sport England funded partnership between athletes, education institutions, and national governing bodies of sport.
The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.

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Want to apply for this course?
You'll need to have:
- GCSE Grade 3 or above in Maths and English (minimum requirements)
- All applicants are required to undertake an initial and diagnostic assessment in Maths and English and achieve level 1 scores prior to an interview.
- It is also important that you have an interest in this dynamic industry, that you have a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in the sector, a willingness to explore new ideas and the ability to communicate your ideas.
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
EU students: From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).
Application & Enrolment
To apply for this course, please complete our online application form or download a printable form.
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