Plumbing Level 2 at West Lancashire College

More about the course

Our Level 2 qualification in Plumbing will help you to learn the trade and progress onto an NVQ. You will learn how to deal with leaky pipes, water systems and drainage.

At Level 2, this course consists of a basic understanding whilst the Level 3 diploma equips students with advanced plumbing knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade A*-D (Grade 3-9)

or

Equivalent at pass level including English and/or Maths
A successful interview

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

What will I learn?

Unit 201/501: Health and safety in building services engineering
Unit 202/502: Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering
Unit 203: Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing
Unit 204/504: Common plumbing processes
Unit 205/505: Cold water systems
Unit 206/506: Domestic hot water systems
Unit 207: Sanitation
Unit 208/508: Central heating systems
Unit 209/509: Drainage systems
Unit 210: Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering.

How am I assessed?

Multiple choice examination
Practical tests
Portfolio of knowledge
Awarding body phase test
Online examination

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of the course, this may allow you direct access into Level 3 Plumbing City & Guilds.

Course costs

This course may be free if you are on an income related benefit, or a low income with a household income if less than £20,817 or an independent income of £12,400

If you are 19 or over, please call 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

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

Adult Funding Changes

Due to changes in Government funding from 1st August 2019, students who resident in some postcodes in Merseyside and Greater Manchester may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire and may have to pay all associated course and support costs.

To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact our Course Enquiries team on enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk for further advice.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daily tasks:

Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.

Median Salary

£32,550 View more

Daily tasks:

Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

Median Salary

£27,859 View more

Daily tasks:

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements.
Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements.
Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors.

Median Salary

£37,760 View more

20 September 2023

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors to the local community once again and invite you to attend their first Open Event of the academic year on Monday 16th October 4.30pm-7pm.

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