Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Course Code: P187166

Key Information

Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
North Harbour Campus
Start Date:
11 Sept 2025
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time

Fees:

Free

For new entrants into the industry or students progressing from the Level 1 Diploma. The course is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and skill set to become a professional plumber. This course is also popular with existing workers wishing to gain recognised qualifications.

Units include:

safe working practices
communicating with others within building services
environmental protection measures
scientific principles within building services
site preparation and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating
domestic hot and cold-water system installation and maintenance
central heating system installation and maintenance
domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance
above ground drainage system installation and maintenance.

You will complete a minimum of 30 hours work experience within the industry. You will also take part in college-based projects, visit Portsmouth’s central water treatment plant and attend industry trade shows. Manufacturers and industry specialists often visit the College to showcase the latest developments in plumbing and environmental technology.

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You will need five GCSEs grade 4 or above, including maths, English and a science. Those with prior industry experience will also be considered.

This course is a one-year course. You will be required to attend two full days for 34 weeks, plus two block weeks for practical assessment to be arranged with your tutor. Maximum attendance is required to ensure success.

You will learn in our well-equipped workshops, backed up by classroom sessions, which will help to underpin your knowledge of the subject. Following the completion of each unit you will take an on-line examination.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

You could progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing, an apprenticeship or into employment.