Plumbing/Electrical Installation (7202)

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2023
This qualification is for those wanting to enter the Plumbing or Electrical industry.  It gives you the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and gives you the opportunity to progress onto either our Level 2 & 3 Plumbing or Electrical Installation qualifications.
These qualifications are aimed at learners who want to learn the basic skills and knowledge of either Plumbing or Electrical Installation.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
If you are enrolled on the Plumbing qualification you will study installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems, above ground drainage, pipework (copper, plastic, low carbon steel) and plumbing science. 

If you are enrolled on the Electrical qualification you will study wiring and terminals, fabrication techniques, and electrical science and technology. 

Both qualifications share the same core units:
  • Structure of the construction industry
  • Fundamental safe working practices
  • Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings
  • Site preparation in the construction industry.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
These qualifications can lead to a career in either Plumbing or Electrical Installation.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors and suitable facilities.  The requirements for these can be found in the qualification handbook. 

Centres who are currently offering the Plumbing (6189, 6035) or Electrical (2357, 2365) qualifications will receive automatic approval to offer the new qualifications.

Level 1

This Level is suitable for beginners.  You will be learning basic skills and knowledge and will be supervised as you undertake various practical and knowledge based activities.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
Plumber or Electrician
Plumbing and Electrical Installation (7202-01)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2027 Supportive services: SmartScreen

Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation

  • Accreditation No: 600/9790/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 44 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 416 - 416 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 440 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £147.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies

  • Accreditation No: 601/0087/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 40 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 400 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £147.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Additional information for centres

Smart Screen

SMARTSCREEN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUALIFICATION

SmartScreen is our online portal for tutor, assessors and learners that provides unit-specific support materials and tutor forums to complement the delivery and learning experience

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Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

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