Plumbing Studies Diploma level 2

This course is for students interested in plumbing careers in building services engineering. Keep in mind that this qualification won�t make you a fully qualified plumber. It helps you learn and practice skills for jobs or apprenticeships in plumbing. In this course, if you didn't get a grade 4 or higher, you can retake your GCSES. You can also choose to take Functional Skills in English and maths. You will also take part in activities that build personal skills like character and confidence. These skills are key for living well and advancing your career. If you're 16 to 19 years old, these activities will fit into your weekly schedule. You will also get work experience or a placement during your studies. Plus, you can join other enrichment activities at the college. This course is usually very popular. Where courses are oversubscribed we will offer places based on the date applications are received and may close applications early. We recommend applying using our website as soon as possible, particularly for oversubscribed courses.

There are ten units: - Health and safety in building services engineering. - Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering. - Scientific principles of plumbing in homes, industry, and commerce. - Common plumbing processes. - Cold water systems. - Domestic hot water systems. - Drainage systems. - Sanitation. - Central heating systems. - Communication in building services engineering. You will learn theory in classrooms. Also, you will have custom workshops to build practical skills and do assessments. There are ten units: - Health and safety in building services engineering. - Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering. - Scientific principles of plumbing in homes, industry, and commerce. - Common plumbing processes. - Cold water systems. - Domestic hot water systems. - Drainage systems. - Sanitation. - Central heating systems. - Communication in building services engineering. You will learn theory in classrooms. Also, you will have custom workshops to build practical skills and do assessments.

Assessment for this qualification is throughout the year. Each unit has it's own criteria and will generally consist of a combination of an on-line multi choice test and a practical assignment both set by City Guilds. There are 10 units to achieve to complete the diploma.

Direct entry requires a GCSE in English and maths, at grade 3 or higher. You also need two more GCSEs at grade 3 or above. One of these must be a science or a technical subject. Students progressing onto this course need to have successfully completed the level 1 Diploma in Plumbing or a level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills (BSE). You will also need English and math at grade 3 minimum or equivalent Functional Skills. Attending our mandatory Welcome Event is a required part of the application process.

This course has been designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a platform from which to progress into an apprenticeship or directly into employment. This vocational route at level 2 is a vital step towards becoming a competent plumber. After certification, enrolment onto an appropriate level 3 programme (T-Level) may be possible if you meet the entry criteria, subject to availability.