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Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Ealing

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 Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds diploma plumbing qualification takes one year to complete. You'll cover plumbing systems, health and safety, and industry standards. The course includes work experience to give you hands-on exposure to real projects. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification with Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

You should have:

Four GCSEs atgrade 3 or above, including English and maths at grade 3 or Functional Skills Level 1 qualifications or A relevant Level 1 course and Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths.

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in installing and maintaining plumbing systems.
  • You'll learn health and safety standards for plumbing and building services work.
  • You'll study domestic, industrial, and commercial plumbing systems.
  • You'll practise skills required for employment and career progression in plumbing.
  • You'll gain knowledge of industry standards and professional working practices.
  • You'll take part in work experience on construction projects.
  • You'll build employability skills to prepare you for the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions at Southall Community College. The course includes work experience placements. You'll be assessed through practical tasks, written assignments, and ongoing coursework. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with course tutors to confirm the course is right for you. You may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths depending on your grades.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate. Support qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Trainee plumber. Entry-level role while working toward full qualification.
  • Maintenance operative. Plumbing maintenance in housing or facilities management.
  • Construction labourer (plumbing). Site-based support on new-build projects.
  • Apprentice plumber. Earn while you train toward a Level 3 qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step for plumbers aiming at skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
  • Gas Safe registration training. Required if you want to work on gas appliances legally in the UK.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and Heating. A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence to employers and supports professional registration.
  • Plumbing apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
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