Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Harlow. Classes run full-time at Harlow College, with daytime attendance over one year. To enrol, you'll need a Grade 4 in Maths and English, or a Level 1 building services course. You'll cover health and safety, electrical and scientific principles, cold and hot water systems, central heating, sanitation, and drainage. This level 2 plumbing qualification builds the practical hand skills and knowledge you need to work toward a career in plumbing, though further qualifications are needed to become fully qualified.
Who this course is for
For candidates who want to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified plumbers but enables them to gain the relevant hand skills and knowledge through studying Health and safety, Electrical principles, Scientific principles, Plumbing processes, Cold water systems, Hot water systems, Sanitation, Central heating systems and Drainage systems.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in Maths and English or completion of a Level 1 building services course.
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices used in the plumbing industry.
You'll work with cold water and hot water systems.
You'll install and maintain central heating systems.
You'll understand sanitation and drainage systems.
You'll apply electrical and scientific principles relevant to plumbing.
You'll follow plumbing processes and read technical plans.
You'll use hand and power tools to a competent standard.
How you will learn
Training is classroom based with hands-on practical work. Assessment uses a combination of direct observation, a portfolio of evidence (which can be electronic), professional discussions, and witness testimony. Holistic assessment runs throughout the course, meaning your skills and knowledge are assessed together in realistic practical tasks rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College 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.
Plumbing labourer: support site teams with plumbing installation work.
Building services operative: work across heating, water, and drainage systems.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
Apprentice plumber: combine on-site work with further plumbing training.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified plumber, and required for a CSCS skilled-worker card in this trade.
Level 3 Technical Certificate in Plumbing: deepens your technical knowledge beyond Level 2.
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3): combines paid work with structured training toward full qualification.
