Plumbing and Heating Level 2

City & Guilds Diploma

This practical course helps develop the skills required to work in the plumbing trade.

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Level 2

Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Brunel Construction Centre

Course Overview

This qualification focuses on practical skills and knowledge and combines classroom and workshop sessions. It provides all the basic domestic heating and plumbing training you need to start work in the industry.
On this course, you will learn how to understand and carry out safe working practices and gain an understanding into electrical systems used within the plumbing and heating industry. You will learn how to install and maintain domestic heating systems.
On this course, you will learn how to work on domestic hot and cold-water systems. You will also look at different pipework fabrication techniques and learn how to use the appropriate tools and equipment. You will also get the opportunity to learn how to install and maintain above ground drainage systems and rainwater systems.
It is essential that you understand the importance of health and safety and how to apply it in the workplace. Plumbers often work in people’s homes, so you will also be taught the importance of good communication and customer service skills.
This qualification focuses on practical skills and knowledge and combines classroom and workshop sessions. It provides all the basic domestic heating and plumbing training you need to start work in the industry.
On this course, you will learn how to work on domestic hot and cold-water systems. You will also look at different pipework fabrication techniques and learn how to use the appropriate tools and equipment. You will also get the opportunity to learn how to install and maintain above ground drainage systems and rainwater systems.
On this course, you will learn how to understand and carry out safe working practices and gain an understanding into electrical systems used within the plumbing and heating industry. You will learn how to install and maintain domestic heating systems.
It is essential that you understand the importance of health and safety and how to apply it in the workplace. Plumbers often work in people’s homes, so you will also be taught the importance of good communication and customer service skills.

Core Skills Gained:

A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 4 or above, or a Level 1 relevant vocational qualification.

If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Level 3
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The course will provide you with a good stepping stone into employment. You can also apply for an apprenticeship on completion of this course, if you have a suitable job.

You will be assessed by a mix of course work and assignments, practical tests and online multiple-choice assessments.

You need to have safety boots for the start of this course. You are not allowed in the workshops without them.

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