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Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Camborne

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

Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, full-time during the day.

You'll spend most of your time in the workshop. The course covers the plumbing systems found in a typical home, including heating, hot and cold water, and drainage. You'll practise installing, maintaining, and repairing those systems as your skills grow. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Plumbing.

Who this course is for

If you want to become a plumber and enjoy learning by doing this course keeps you in the workshop developing real skills. You will study the installations found in a typical home and build confidence maintaining and repairing systems as your knowledge grows. Strong employer links and industry-standard kit support progression to Level 3 or an apprenticeship route.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Three or more GCSEs, including maths at grade 4 and English at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and GCSE maths grade 4 and English grade 3.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in maths will be considered as alternative to GCSE, but GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how domestic hot and cold water systems work.
  • You'll install and connect pipework and fittings.
  • You'll maintain and repair central heating systems.
  • You'll work with drainage and sanitation systems.
  • You'll use industry-standard tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll understand health and safety rules on site.
  • You'll read and interpret plumbing drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on workshop sessions using industry-standard equipment. Practical tasks form the core of the course. You'll also cover underpinning theory in the classroom. Assessment includes practical assignments and written tests that check your knowledge of plumbing systems and safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber's mate, supports qualified plumbers on domestic and commercial jobs.
  • Trainee plumber, works toward full plumbing status through an apprenticeship.
  • Plumber, installs and repairs heating and water systems in homes and buildings.
  • Maintenance operative, carries out plumbing repairs in housing or facilities management.
  • Gas engineer trainee, a route into gas work with further qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified plumber and gaining a skilled-worker CSCS card.
  • Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train at Level 3.
  • Gas Safe registration training, needed if you want to work on gas appliances legally.
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