Plumbing Level 2

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 3-9, including a 4 or above in Maths

For all students who have achieved Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 or above, you will be able to gain additional qualifications in Sustainability, Employability and Mental Health. This will offer essential skills and support your progression into the industry.

Upon successfully completion of this course, you will receive a Level 2 Certificate in Plumbing.

• Health and safety in building services engineering

• Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering

• Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing 

• Common plumbing processes 

• Cold water systems 

• Domestic hot water systems 

• Sanitation 

• Central heating systems 

• Drainage systems

• Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering

• Specialist training from industry experts and suppliers including Sentinel Products, Mira Showers, Myson, Salamander Pumps, McAlpine and Wavin
• Trips and visits to the PHEX Manchester and Go Karting
• Specialist equipment including hydraulic steel benders, gas torchers, hand banding/copper bending machines, simulated rooms for practical works
• Skills competitions including World Skills UK
• Progression to Apprenticeships 

• Online core unit examination

• Award body phase test

• Portfolio of knowledge

• Online examination

Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress to Entry in Employment, Higher Education including Degree Apprenticeship or an Apprenticeship.

Our students have gone into employment with:

• Huyton Plumbing and Heating Ltd
• Liquid and Gas
• Lathom Heating and Plumbing
• Karl Roberts Domestic Installations
• CLC Group

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees.*

If you require information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who will be able to offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available. 

*Exam and registration fees will be paid by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.