Course may be subject to change.
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in the plumbing industry.Learn plumbing processes, health and safety and industry practices and how to install and maintain central heating and sanitation and drainage systems.
Entry Criteria
You will hold a grade 4 in maths and English at GCSE or hold a Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing.
Additional Costs
You will need safety boots, trousers, overalls and stationery.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.
Study Aims
This plumbing course aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to install plumbing systems. It will also cover Health and Safety and Environmental Technologies elements.This Level 2 course is designed to prepare you with the vital skills and hands-on experience needed to progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship programme or to gain employment in the industry.
Modules Studied
The plumbing qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required within the plumbing sector. You will study the following plumbing modules:
- Health and Safety and Industry Practices
- Plumbing Processes
- Electrical and Scientific Principles
- Cold water
- Hot Water
- Central Heating
- Sanitation and Drainage
Teaching and Assessment
Our plumbing workshop offers a realistic working environment, fitted with industry standard equipment.To complete this qualification, you must successfully achieve the following assessments:
- One externally set, externally moderated synoptic assignment
- One externally set, externally marked exam, sat under examination conditions.
Industry Links
Our links will allow you to gain a deeper insight into the industry through guest speakers, visits to industry, and local and national plumbing competitions.
Placement
You will benefit from employer involvement and will take part in at least one of the following:
- A structured work-experience or work-placement to develop skills and knowledge relevant to the qualification
- Undertake projects, exercises, assessments and/or examinations set with input from industry practitioners
- Complete one or more units delivered or co-delivered by an industry practitioners (masterclasses/guest lectures)
You could progress to the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing, Level 3 Apprenticeship in Plumbing or the Level 3 T-Level in Plumbing and Heating Engineering at New College Durham.
