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Level 1 Certificate CG Construction Skills (Plumbing)

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Overview

These qualifications are for candidates wishing to gain some understanding and some practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry.

How you’ll learn

Units of Study (Selection from the following)

General Unit: Introduction to health and safety in construction
Working with nonmanipulative fittings
Connecting flex to common apparatus

Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 1
  3. Further study

Grades 2/3

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Careers it can lead to

  • Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
  • Elementary Construction Occupations £26,300 a year
  • Groundworkers £33,800 a year
  • With further study or experience Pipe Fitters £38,400 a year
See all 9 careers

With further study or experience

  • Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Installers and Repairers £34,500 a year
  • Construction and Building Trades £27,500 a year
  • Security System Installers and Repairers £29,000 a year
  • Roofers, Roof Tilers and Slaters £34,900 a year
  • Construction Project Managers and Related Professionals £41,100 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Hayden

Hayden

Level 2 Plumbing

Student Voice

“

I’m more of a hands-on learner and my course involved a lot of practical work, which was good. The tutors in Plumbing are great and really helpful. It was an opportunity presented by North Lindsey that allowed me to apply for my apprenticeship, so my course definitely helped me with my progression. I learnt a lot of skills needed to be successful in industry.

For parents and carers

Supporting your child’s journey

A Friendly, Welcoming Place

Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.

About student life

Learning Support

If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.

About learning support

GCSE Support Built In

If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.

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Qualifications That Count

These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.

Your next step

Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.

Ready to apply?

Applications for September 2027 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.

4

You get ready to start

Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.

Read our full guide to applying