Plumbing Studies Level 2

Start Date: 01/09/2026
Course is for: Adult
Course Length: 1 Year
Learning Support:
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This course is for people who want to work as plumbers.

You will develop the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the plumbing sector.

On this course, you will cover:

Health & safety training
Scientific principles of plumbing
Electrical principles and processes
Hot & cold water systems
Central heating systems
Sanitation and drainage
Communication within the building services engineering sector
Basic installation techniques of plumbing appliances

Days & Times
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6pm to 9pm

Please note: All details are subject to change due to possible change of awarding body before the course start date. All applicants will be informed of these changes before the course starts.

Required Entry Qualifications

Good levels of maths and English are recommended as an entry criteria such as English GCSE at Grade C/4 or above and maths GCSE at Grade C/4 or above. There is also the option to sit an assessment, which will be used to determine which level you are working at.

Assessment

Study methods

There is a 50/50 split between practical workshop sessions and classroom work, where you will be taught the underpinning knowledge to enable you to pass the online exams.

How the course is assessed

Assessment will be through a range of practical assignments and theory based on-line examinations. The course will be taught through a range of varied activities including classroom based theory sessions and skills workshops to develop the necessary installation experience.

The Teaching Team

You will be taught by highly experienced members of our Plumbing team. they will deliver the sessions to you using a variety of teaching techniques to ensure everyone is able to make best possible progress.

The course is awarded through City & Guilds and staff will follow the assessment criteria to ensure learning meets all awarding standards

Next Steps

Achieving this Level 2 plumbing course you will be recognised as an improver/plumbers mate, which can lead to better employment opportunities and you can progress to an NVQ in the workplace.

Facilities, Kit And Equipment

You will need to provide suitable clothing for workshops and steel toe capped boots. There will be reading lists provided to support you with your studies.

Finance And Funding

Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.

For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 4600, [email protected] or via Live Chat.

If this is a Level 3 qualification and you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 or over you can pay the fee in full upfront and receive a 10% discount.

Or you can apply for an Adult Advanced Learner Loan, a low interest loan with no upfront fees that you pay back in installments once you’re earning.

For more information, come along to an Enrolment Event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]

Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A QUALIFICATION IN PLUMBING STUDIES LEVEL 2?

Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Installers and Repairers

Knowledge

Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Median Salary
£34,568

Average Qualifications
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

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Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

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