Level 2 Diploma
in Plumbing Studies

Part Time Course code 0264

This course is delivered over a full academic year for two evenings per week. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and career progression in the plumbing sector. It is for candidates who want to work as plumbers in the building services and engineering sector.

As part of the final assessment for the course, students will need to be available for 5 consecutive days (09:00 – 16:30) to complete their full bay assessment. This usually takes place in the final weeks of the course. Students will be booked in advance for their final assessment.

Available dates

There are no available sessions for the remainder of this academic year.

  • Duration

    30 weeks

  • Campus

    Hemel Hempstead Campus

  • Fees

    £1,359
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  • Entry Criteria

    Candidates are expected to have a minimum of a D grade at GCSE in English, Maths and Science.

    Applicants will be expected to work towards the NVQ Level 3 as their goal, which is currently the industry standard for qualified plumbers. All applicants will be expected to attend an interview to ascertain suitability for the course. All students will undertake initial assessments before starting the course. The course will allow you to gain a level 2 qualification in Plumbing.

  • What will I study?

    You will learn:

    • working safely
    • installing and testing pipe systems and components
    • maintaining pipe systems and components
    • installing bathroom and kitchen plumbing
    • installing heating radiators
    • installing drainage and guttering
    • installing sheet weatherings
    • working with others and customer relations

    As part of the final assessment for the course, students will need to be available for 5 consecutive days (09:00 – 16:30) to complete their full bay assessment. This usually takes place in the final weeks of the course. Students will be booked in advance for their final assessment.

  • Future Prospects

    Upon successful completion of this course students will be ready to progress to Level 2 NVQ Plumbing or Level 3 Technical Certificate.

    For more information on the career opportunities available to you upon completion of this course visit the National Careers Service

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