Plumbing Intermediate (Level 2)

This study programme will equip you with the necessary practical and theoretical skills you need to carry out a range of plumbing work to standards agreed by the industry.

Entry requirements

To begin this study programme you will need...

Duration: 1 Year

3 GCSEs at grades A*-D or 9-3 ideally including English and maths

AND

Plumbing City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma with Functional Skills

Duration: 2 Years

3 GCSEs at grades A*-G or 9-1 ideally including English and maths, and a keen interest in plumbing.

Course content

Subject units:
- Health & safety in building services.
- Key principles of cold and hot water systems
- Central heating systems
- Electrical principles and processes within the building services
- Sanitation systems
- Drainage systems
- Communicate with others within the building services

English and maths:
If you don't already have GCSE English and maths grade A*-C, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.

Work experience

Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills

Additional vocational learning and qualifications

Assessment methods

You will be assessed continuously by practical assessment, and you will also sit national test papers.

Qualifications

Plumbing City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Plus:

English and maths skills
Work experience
Personal development skills
Study skills
Employability skills

Further study and career options

On successful completion you could progress on to the Plumbing Level 3 or employment, where you can combine your job with part-time study at the College to gain an NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing.

Additional information

You will be required to wear suitable safety footwear and overalls whilst in the workshop. This course can be studied one year full-time or for two years part-time. If you are aged 16-18, tuition fees, exam fees and College membership are free. However, there are additional costs associated with some courses. For this course, you will be required to pay a fee of £30 for materials needed to complete the course.

Funding information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses are still free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance