Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing

The BPEC Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation is intended to give Learners a basic understanding of plumbing & heating. It consists of both knowledge and practical assessments which provide a platform to progress to the L2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation

The qualification requires the completion of 9 units (all of which are mandatory) and includes the assessment of both knowledge and practical skills.

The topics covered are:

• Understand and carry out safe working practices
• Understand how to communicate with others
• Understand how to apply environmental protection measures
• Understand fundamental scientific principles
• 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

It consists of both knowledge and practical assessments

This qualification will not automatically qualify learners to work as a Plumber or Plumbing & Heating Engineer but may provide a platform for employment, and Apprenticeship or further study. Upon successful completion of Level 1, learners can progress to the L2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation.