Free Level 2 Plumbing Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the core knowledge and practical skills you need to start working toward a career in plumbing. Modules include cold and hot water systems, central heating, drainage, pipework, and health and safety. Note: this is a Technical Certificate, not a full Level 2 plumbing qualification. You can complete it into a full qualification by adding an on-site evidence unit and portfolio once you are working in the industry.
Who this course is for
This course is for people NOT working in the plumbing industry This course covers the following modules: Health and Safety Communication within the Plumbing Industry Environmental protection measures Scientific principles Preparation of pipework/fabrication Cold water systems Hot water systems Rainwater systems/Above ground drainage Central heating systems Practical task assessments Important This is NOT a full Level 2 qualification as you are not employed in the industry and cannot gain the relevant experience or site evidence. This qualification can be made into a full qualification on completion of an on-site evidence unit and portfolio.
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to the plumbing industry.
You'll study scientific principles that underpin plumbing systems.
You'll learn how cold water systems are designed and installed.
You'll learn how hot water systems work and how to maintain them.
You'll study central heating systems and how they operate.
You'll learn about rainwater systems and above-ground drainage.
You'll practise preparing and fabricating pipework.
You'll complete practical task assessments to demonstrate your skills.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom and practical workshop environment, attending full-time during the day. Learning covers both theory and hands-on practical tasks. Assessment includes practical task assessments and, for those who progress into employment, an on-site evidence unit and portfolio. All learners aged 16 to 18 years old who do not hold GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above will work toward those qualifications alongside this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road 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 apprentice: combine work and study toward a full plumbing qualification.
Heating engineer trainee: support installation of central heating systems.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
Construction labourer (plumbing): support plumbing teams on building sites.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the next step if you are working in the industry. This is the qualification that leads to a CSCS skilled-worker card for plumbers.
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing (full qualification): complete the on-site evidence unit and portfolio to convert this Certificate into a full Level 2 qualification.
Gas engineering qualifications: once qualified, you can work toward ACS gas safety assessments to work on gas appliances legally.
