NEW: NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Plumbing (610/7458/5)
Ref : B26-59
Type : New Approval
Date : 21 May 2026
NOCN Group has developed the following new qualification:
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Plumbing - 610/7458/5
The qualification will be available for Centres to register their learners from the 15th May 2026.
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding, and basic practical skills needed to progress to further training or entry level roles within the plumbing industry.
This is a is a 22-credit qualification with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 218, including 156 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Mandatory Group
Learners must achieve all 22 credits from the 7 mandatory components:
| Unit | M/O | Level | Ofqual Unit Ref | Credits | GLH | Assessment |
| Introduction to Health and Safety in Plumbing | M | 1 | K/652/1675 | 5 | 38 | Multiple Choice Question Test / Practical |
| Introduction to the Construction Industry, Trades, Roles and Site Practices | M | 1 | L/652/1676 | 3 | 20 | Multiple Choice Question Test |
| Basic Plumbing Principles | M | 1 | M/652/1677 | 3 | 20 | Workbook |
| Basic Pipework Installation Requirements | M | 1 | R/652/1678 | 3 | 20 | Workbook / Practical |
| Basic Plumbing Installation | M | 1 | T/652/1679 | 3 | 20 | Workbook / Practical |
| Basic Plumbing Maintenance | M | 1 | D/652/1680 | 3 | 20 | Workbook / Practical |
| Principles of Environmental Awareness and Sustainability for Plumbing Services | M | 1 | F/652/1681 | 2 | 18 | Multiple Choice Question Test |
Quartz web, Website and Horizon, will be updated accordingly with the new Qualification
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Plumbing
If you have any questions, please contact the customer coordinator on: 0300 999 1177 (select option 1, then 3)