Free Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Evening classes run at West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, part-time over two years. You study the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in plumbing and heating. Workshop sessions use industry-standard equipment, so you get hands-on practice alongside your evening studies. The course covers the knowledge units required to move toward an apprenticeship or a work-based NVQ. This is a City and Guilds level 2 diploma plumbing qualification, and completing it gives you a recognised diploma plumbing certificate.
Who this course is for
This course provides the level two technical and knowledge units for people seeking a career in the plumbing and heating industry and also practical work in our workshops using industry standard equipment. Successful completion of this course will give you a recognised City and Guilds qualification that can help towards obtaining an apprenticeship or work based qualification (NVQ)If you are 19+ and are looking for a change in career we also offer a two year Level 2 Evening course to start your journey into the plumbing industry. This runs over two evenings a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm – 9pm, and is a combination of workshop and theory sessions.The qualification covers many areas within Plumbing and Domestic Heating such as: Hot and cold water supplies Sanitation Understanding Health and Safety within Building Services EngineeringSuccessful completion of this course can enable you to undertake the Level 2 NVQ (provided certain criteria can be met).This is the qualification required to have license to practice. Further details about this qualification can be discussed with the Head of Department.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of cold water systems and how they are installed
You'll learn how hot water systems work and how to maintain them
You'll develop knowledge of central heating systems and their components
You'll practise pipework skills using industry-standard tools and equipment in the workshop
You'll study health and safety regulations relevant to plumbing and heating work
You'll learn how to interpret technical drawings and specifications
You'll gain the underpinning knowledge required for a plumbing NVQ or apprenticeship
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions at the Built Environment Campus. Theory is covered in evening classes, and you'll apply your knowledge hands-on using industry-standard equipment. Assessment includes written tests covering technical knowledge units and practical assessments in the workshop. You'll need to demonstrate competence in core plumbing tasks to complete the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber's mate: assist qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs
Heating engineer trainee: support installation of boilers and heating systems
Maintenance operative: carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities
Apprentice plumber: use this qualification to help secure a plumbing apprenticeship
What you could study next
NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating: the work-based qualification that demonstrates on-the-job competence. Completing both the Diploma and the NVQ moves you toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the next step for qualified plumbers looking to take on more complex installations and progress to fully qualified status.
Gas Safe training and assessment: required separately if you want to work on gas appliances.
