Plumbing & Electrical Certificate Level 1

This entry level Plumbing and Electrical course is free to those on a low income or who are unemployed. It is designed to help you to increase your career and employment prospects.

What will I learn?

This course is designed to enable you to develop skills and knowledge in Plumbing and Electrical Installation.

On the course you will learn about:

Health and safety in construction, and Electrical Safe Isolation;
Basic plumbing and electrical tool skills;
Plumbing maintenance and repairs;
Manufacturing of copper pipework and Installation of simple appliances;
Electrical maintenance; sockets, fuses, lighting;
Manufacturing of simple electrical cables systems;
The theory behind domestic plumbing and electrical systems.

People successfully completing these courses will have increased confidence and motivation to help you progress.

How will I be assessed?

Students will be observed doing practical tests, creating a portfolio of work.

What may it lead to?

This course enables progression onto either the Plumbing or Electrical Diploma Level 2.

Additional information & other costs

*This course may be free to those who are 19+ and are unemployed and in receipt of an approved benefit or on a low income. To discuss requirements, please contact our Student Information Centre on 01227 811188 or email iag@eastkent.ac.uk.

This course will run on Wednesday between 9am and 5pm.