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Level 1 Award in Plumbing | Furness College
Level 1 Award in Plumbing

Level 1 Award in Plumbing

The Level 1 Award in Plumbing is a short evening course which will support your understanding and basic practical skills.

Our evening classes are exclusive to adults, taught in our workshop in small groups. Our evening courses are suitable for those considering a new career.

We also offer courses in bricklaying, plastering, carpentry & joinery and painting and decorating.

Our plumbing classes run throughout the year in six weeks blocks.

Fees: £40 per learner.

Funding may be available if unemployed or earning less than £25,750 per year, subject to residency eligibility criteria.

Start date:
3.02.2026

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

You will learn:

An introduction to health and safety in construction

Bending and jointing copper pipes

Connecting pipes and fitting to appliances

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Fees:

£40 per learner.

Funding may be available if unemployed or earning less than £25,750 per year, subject to residency eligibility criteria.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

Our adult learning short courses and evening classes are aimed at those aged 19 and over.

There are no formal entry requirements other than an interest in the subject and a commitment to attend and complete the course.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

We also offer other evening courses in construction including: bricklaying, painting & decorating, plastering and carpentry & joinery.

Channelside
Barrow-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 2PJ
Rating Lane
Barrow-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 9LE
Contact Us Tel: 01229 825 017 (Channelside Campus)
Tel: 01229 828 377 (The Sixth Form)
Email: info@furness.ac.uk
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