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Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Wolverhampton – City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll need a Level 1 plumbing qualification and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above to apply. Applications from people with relevant industry experience are considered individually. These diploma plumbing classes cover the core skills and knowledge needed to work as a plumber in the building services industry.

Who this course is for

Are you passionate about construction or interested in working in the construction industry?

Are you keen to learn more about how you could earn a living working in the building services industry?

Do you not currently work in the building services industry but have a desire to become a fully qualified plumber?

Have you got previous work experience or completed a Level 1 plumbing or building services qualification?

If you have answered yes to these four questions then this is the course for you!

This course is perfect for anyone who has aspirations of becoming a plumber - whether you have recently left school or want to make a career change this course will prepare you to work in the industry and qualify you to work as a plumber's mate within this industry.

This is a one year course which can be studied full-time or part-time.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to have:

Level 1 plumbing qualification GCSE maths and English at grade C/4 or above Applications from adults without the necessary qualification, but with relevant industry/work experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical plumbing skills including pipework installation and jointing techniques.
  • You'll learn how hot and cold water systems are designed and installed.
  • You'll study central heating systems and how to install and maintain them.
  • You'll understand health and safety regulations relevant to plumbing and building services work.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll cover environmental and energy-efficiency considerations in plumbing systems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions at the college. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and end-of-unit tests. You'll be assessed on both your technical knowledge and your ability to carry out plumbing tasks to industry standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber. Install and maintain water, heating, and drainage systems.
  • Heating engineer. Service and install central heating and boiler systems.
  • Gas engineer. Work on gas appliances and pipework (further gas qualifications required).
  • Maintenance operative. Carry out plumbing repairs in residential or commercial properties.
  • Building services engineer. Work on mechanical systems in new-build and refurbishment projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. The next step toward becoming a fully qualified plumber and working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Gas Safe Registration training. Required to work legally on gas appliances in the UK. Usually taken after completing Level 3.
  • Level 3 Award in Legionella Risk Assessment. Specialist qualification for those moving into water hygiene and compliance roles.
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