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Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Hull

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyBPECT
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About this course

Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Hull. Classes run full-time at Hull College during the day. The course takes one year and covers the core skills plumbers use on the job, including copper, low carbon steel and plastic pipework systems, cold and hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems, and plumbing science. Health and safety and environmental technologies are also covered. You'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (grade C) or above to apply. The course includes work experience.

Who this course is for

Working as a plumber for a firm or starting up your own plumbing business is a great way to earn money, with good plumbers in high demand across the UK. The Level 2 Plumbing Study Programme teaches you the plumbing skills used in the industry, including installing copper, low carbon steel and plastic plumbing pipework systems, health and safety, environmental technologies, cold and hot water, central heating, sanitation systems, rainwater systems and plumbing science. Work experience in the plumbing industry ensures that you get the hands-on skills that you need to know when becoming a professional plumber. The construction industry is thriving with growing opportunities to work in a variety of settings. On completion of this course you can expect to gain an Apprenticeship or start work as an entry level plumber for a firm.

Entry requirements

Maths and English at 4(C) or above

What you will learn

  • You'll install copper, low carbon steel and plastic plumbing pipework systems.
  • You'll work with cold and hot water systems.
  • You'll set up and maintain central heating systems.
  • You'll understand sanitation systems and rainwater systems.
  • You'll apply plumbing science principles to practical tasks.
  • You'll follow health and safety practices used in the plumbing industry.
  • You'll learn about environmental technologies relevant to plumbing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and hands-on practical sessions at Hull College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work that tests your knowledge of plumbing systems and techniques. Work experience is part of the programme, giving you time in a real working environment alongside your college study.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber. Install and maintain water, heating and sanitation systems.
  • Plumbing apprentice. Earn while you develop skills with an employer.
  • Heating engineer. Service and install central heating systems.
  • Maintenance operative. General plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
  • Self-employed plumber. Run your own plumbing business.

What you could study next

After this level 2 plumbing qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, which takes you deeper into gas and heating systems. From there, a Gas Safe registration qualification lets you work legally on gas appliances. Many learners also progress into a plumbing apprenticeship to earn while they build on their level 2 plumbing certificate in a workplace setting.

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