Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies

• Provide learners with a strong foundation in plumbing theory and practical skills
• Ensure learners understand health and safety requirements within building services engineering
• Develop knowledge of electrical principles and processes relevant to plumbing work
• Build understanding of scientific principles for domestic, industrial, and commercial plumbing
• Develop practical competence in common plumbing processes
• Ensure learners understand the installation and maintenance of cold water systems
• Build knowledge of domestic hot water systems and sanitation
• Develop understanding of central heating system installation and maintenance
• Ensure learners can install and maintain drainage systems
• Develop the ability to communicate effectively within building services engineering

• Health and safety in building services engineering
• Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering
• Scientific principles for domestic, industrial, and commercial plumbing
• Common plumbing processes
• Cold water systems
• Domestic hot water systems
• Sanitation
• Central heating systems
• Drainage systems
• Communicating with others within building services engineering
• Practical assessments, coursework, and online examinations

This course is aimed at those wishing to work in the plumbing industry, whether in a domestic, commercial, or industrial setting, and is particularly suited to learners who demonstrate an aptitude for the trade or have some basic plumbing knowledge and skills, either through industry experience or a Level 1 plumbing qualification.

City & Guilds does not set formal entry requirements for this qualification other than being 16+, making it accessible to those entirely new to plumbing as well as those looking to formalise existing skills. Learners will need appropriate personal protective equipment, including overalls and safety boots, for the practical elements of the course.

It’s important to note that this qualification alone does not make a fully qualified plumber, but forms an essential part of the training needed to progress toward full occupational competence via the Level 2/3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating.

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