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Plumbing Level 2
Kickstart your career in plumbing with this hands-on,
practical course designed to give you the essential
skills and knowledge for success in the trade. Whether
you’re aiming to become a quali昀椀ed plumber or move
into a related 昀椀eld such as gas or heating engineering,
this course provides the perfect foundation. You’ll
gain experience in key areas including pipe bending,
jointing techniques, tap and valve maintenance,
rainwater systems, basin and WC installation, and
workplace health and safety. Our expert tutors bring
years of real-world industry experience and will guide
you through practical sessions in our fully equipped
plumbing workshops. By the end of the course, you’ll
have developed the con昀椀dence, technical skills, and
understanding to take the next step towards a rewarding
career in the plumbing industry.
Building on the skills and knowledge gained in the
introductory course, this next stage delves deeper
into the technology, systems, and professional
practices that de昀椀ne modern plumbing. You’ll
expand your understanding of both practical and
theoretical aspects, exploring areas such as health
and safety, electrics, domestic hot water and
heating systems, cold water systems, sanitation,
central heating, and drainage. You’ll also discover
how plumbing connects with other essential
construction trades, giving you a broader industry
perspective. Training takes place in specialist
plumbing workshops equipped with industrystandard tools and systems, where you’ll gain
hands-on experience installing radiators, sinks,
taps, and sanitary 昀椀ttings. Guided by expert tutors
with years of professional experience, you’ll re昀椀ne
your technical ability and problem-solving skills—
preparing you for further study, an apprenticeship,
or direct entry into the plumbing and building
services industry.
Level
Course Title
Entry requirements
Plumbing
Plumbing Level 1
Duration
Level 1
Plumbing
No formal requirements for entry to this course
1 year
Level 2
Plumbing
Four GCSEs at grade 2/3 (or equivalent), including
English, maths.
1 year
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