This course provides the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to begin a career in the plumbing industry. It is based on the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Diploma in Plumbing Studies (8202) and is designed to develop your ability to install, maintain and repair domestic plumbing systems in line with industry standards.

Units covered include:

• Health and safety in a construction environment

• Principles of plumbing science

• Cold water systems

• Hot water systems

• Central heating systems

• Sanitation systems

• Above ground drainage

Training takes place in purpose-built workshops and classrooms, combining hands-on practical work with theory sessions to build your confidence and competence in plumbing tasks.

This course is ideal if you enjoy practical work and are looking to start a career in plumbing or progress within the construction industry.

• Train in industry-standard workshops using professional tools and equipment

• Develop skills in installing pipework, fittings, and domestic plumbing systems

• Learn fault finding, maintenance and repair techniques

• Gain an understanding of plumbing science and system design

• Work with experienced tutors with industry background

• Take part in employer engagement, guest speakers and site visits where available

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

• Level 1 Plumbing qualification

You will be interviewed for this course and should demonstrate an interest in practical work, theory learning, and a commitment to health and safety.

• Externally set and marked knowledge exam (2 attempts only)

• Practical assignments assessed internally and externally verified

• Assessments include:

- Theory exam which is dated by the City and Guilds and must be attended in the day

- Practical skills synoptic assignment (Externally Moderated)

• All assessments are graded Pass/Fail, Merit, Distinction

• You must pass all components to achieve the full qualification

After completing this course, you could progress to:

• Level 3 Plumbing qualification (if available)

• Plumbing Apprenticeship

• Employment in the construction industry as a trainee plumber