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Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Gravesend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Gravesend. Classes run full-time during the day at North Kent College Gravesend, typically over one year. You'll cover plumbing theory and practical work together, studying areas such as hot and cold water systems, heating, sanitation, electrical safety, and sheet lead. The course includes an industry placement in a plumbing-related setting, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies. Support for English and maths is built into the programme. This City and Guilds level 2 diploma plumbing qualification suits anyone ready to commit to full-time daytime diploma plumbing classes.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 course combines Plumbing Theory and Practical.

Some units may include:

Safety Hot and Cold Water Heating Sanitation Electrical Safety Sheet Lead Basic Plumbing Principles and Processes Effective Working Relationships

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required.

This course includes the opportunity to take part in an industry placement in a sector relevant to your qualification and study programme. The placement will take place 1 or 2 days per week on the days when you are not in college studying. Industry placements are designed to give you the skills to start work at the end of your studies, progress into an apprenticeship, or to add to your UCAS statement.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply safe working practices on plumbing tasks
  • You'll work with hot and cold water systems
  • You'll install and maintain heating systems
  • You'll understand sanitation systems and how they work
  • You'll follow electrical safety requirements relevant to plumbing
  • You'll work with sheet lead materials
  • You'll develop core plumbing principles and practical processes
  • You'll build effective working relationships in a trade environment

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment covers both your knowledge and your practical skills. The industry placement gives you the chance to apply what you've learned in a real work setting. English and maths development is woven into the programme throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Gravesend 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
  • Trainee plumber: entry-level role while working toward full qualification
  • Heating engineer assistant: support installation of heating systems
  • Maintenance operative: plumbing-focused repairs in housing or facilities
  • Construction labourer (plumbing): site-based support on new-build projects

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the next step for plumbers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and independent trade work.
  • Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3): combine work and study to qualify as a fully competent plumber.
  • Level 3 Award in Domestic Natural Gas Installation: specialist gas qualification needed to work on gas systems legally.
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