Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute in the evenings, so you can fit your studies around work or other commitments. The course runs over roughly ten months part-time. It is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact Grimsby Institute to confirm fees for learners aged 19 or over. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge that plumbing work demands, from pipework and systems to safe working practices. This is the City and Guilds level 2 diploma plumbing qualification that employers in the trade recognise.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/construction/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to install and maintain cold and hot water systems.
You'll develop skills in working with copper, plastic, and steel pipework.
You'll understand central heating systems and how to commission them.
You'll apply health and safety regulations relevant to plumbing work.
You'll learn how drainage and sanitation systems are installed and tested.
You'll practise reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
You'll understand the building regulations that apply to plumbing installations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop, building skills directly on plumbing systems and components. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate your ability to carry out plumbing work to industry standards, with written or online tests that check your underpinning knowledge. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber. Install and repair domestic and commercial water systems.
Heating engineer. Service and install central heating and boiler systems.
Gas engineer. Progress to gas work after gaining further gas-safe qualifications.
Maintenance plumber. Keep plumbing systems running in housing or facilities.
Self-employed plumber. Take on residential and commercial jobs independently.
Plumbing apprentice. Combine work and study toward a higher-level qualification.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. The next step for plumbers moving into more complex domestic and commercial work, and a route toward a skilled-worker CSCS card.
ACS Gas Safety Qualifications. Required to work legally on gas appliances. Usually studied after completing a Level 2 or Level 3 plumbing qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Heating. Specialist training in heating system design and installation.
