Level 1 Diploma in Building Services Studies - 7201-01
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification is for learners who would like to gain the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing and electrical work, typically utilised in a building services role. Learners can progress to specialise in a higher level electrician or plumbing qualification. Accreditation No: 603/7485/8
Earning Criteria
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This person has achieved the Level 1 Diploma in Building Services Studies
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Unit 101 Structure of the construction industry: This person; Knows the roles of the different trades in the construction industry; Knows different types of organisation and job roles in the construction industry; Knows the industry bodies within the plumbing and electrical industries; Knows basic employment rights & responsibilities in the construction industry; Knows career opportunities within the construction industry
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Unit 102 Fundamental safe working practices: This person knows; health & safety legislation that applies to the plumbing & electrical installation industries; ways of controlling hazardous work areas; how to recognise & respond to the dangers presented by asbestos in the workplace; safe personal protection measures; knows how to apply manual handling techniques; how to respond to accidents & emergencies; knows how to use access equipment safely; how to deal with fires in the workplace
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Unit 103 Environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings: This person; Knows the methods of conserving and reducing wastage of water and electricity within domestic dwellings; Knows the applications of energy sources used in domestic dwellings; Knows working practices that can conserve energy and reduce waste; Knows how to dispose of waste and materials safely and efficiently
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Unit 104 Site preparation for working in the construction industry: This person; Knows common hand tools used in site preparation; Knows power tools used in site preparation; Knows fixings and components used in the installation process; Knows site preparation techniques for installing systems; Knows how to communicate effectively with customers and other trades; Is able to carry out techniques in cutting, drilling and fixing
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Unit 105 Electrical installation wiring and terminations: This person; Is able to follow health and safety practices; Is able to use tools and equipment for wiring and terminations; Knows types of electrical materials, components, fixings and termination methods; Is able to carry out wiring and terminations
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Unit 108 Above ground drainage: This person; Knows hand tools used when working with waste pipe and rainwater guttering; Knows how to join and fix rainwater guttering; Knows how to join and fix waste pipes; Is able to carry out basic plumbing application on rainwater guttering; Is able to carry out basic plumbing application on plastic waste pipes
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Unit 109 Copper pipework: This person; Knows health and safety requirements for working with heat producing equipment; Knows hand tools used when working with copper pipes; Knows how to join copper pipes; Is able to measure and bend plumbing copper pipes; Is able to carry out basic plumbing applications on copper pipes
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Unit 110 Plastic pressure pipework: This person; Knows hand tools used when working with plastic pressure pipe; Knows how to join and fix plastic pressure pipes; Is able to carry out basic plumbing applications on plastic pressure pipes.
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Unit 112 Installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems: This person; Knows the origin, sources and distribution of water; the basic operation of hot and cold-water systems in domestic dwellings