Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Portsmouth. Classes run full-time during the day at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus. The course is free if you are under 19 years old. If you are 19 or over, contact the centre for information about fees. Over one year, you'll cover safe working practices, pipework fabrication, environmental protection, and the science behind domestic plumbing and heating systems. Entry requires English, maths, and two other GCSEs at grade D, plus a paper-based trade test.
Who this course is for
There are 10 units to this course they are: (1) Understand and carry out safe qorking practices in Building Services Engineering (2) Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering (3) Understand how to apply environmental protection measures with BSE (4) Understand how to apply scientific principles with MES (5) Understand and carry out site preparation, and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems (6) Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques. (7) Understand and apply domestic hot water system installationcen and maintenance techniques. (8) Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation and maintenance techniques. (9) Understand and apply domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance techniques. (10) understand and apply domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques.
Entry requirements
You will be required to have English, maths and 2 other GCSE's at Grade D. You will also be required to pass a paper based Trade Test.
What you will learn
You'll apply safe working practices in building services engineering.
You'll develop pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively on site and with colleagues.
You'll apply environmental protection measures in building services engineering.
You'll use scientific principles relevant to mechanical and electrical systems.
You'll prepare sites and work with domestic plumbing and heating equipment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on work. The course includes ten units covering both knowledge and practical skills. Assessment includes a paper-based trade test as part of entry, with ongoing assessment of your knowledge and practical work throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Portsmouth College North Harbour 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.
Trainee plumber. Work toward becoming a fully qualified plumber.
Heating engineer assistant. Support installation of domestic heating systems.
Building services operative. Work across plumbing, heating, and pipework trades.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The next step for those wanting to qualify as a fully skilled plumber and work independently.
NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating. A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job and supports progression toward industry cards and licences.
Plumbing Apprenticeship (Level 3). Earn while you learn and gain on-the-job experience alongside your qualification.
