Free NVQ Level 2 Plumbing and Heating Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you're already working in the industry, so your day-to-day experience counts toward your qualification. An assessor visits your workplace twice to observe your work and help you build a portfolio of evidence. The course is 100% funded and typically takes 6 months. You need to be aged 19 or over and employed or self-employed in plumbing and heating. Some industry experience is desirable. This is the City and Guilds level 2 nvq plumbing and heating qualification, recognised for CSCS card applications.
Who this course is for
You must be aged over 19 years of age, employed or self employed in the industry and living in Hull, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Essex, Kent, Wiltshire, please contact us for other areas
Entry requirements
Experience of the industry is desirable
What you will learn
You'll demonstrate safe working practices on site
You'll show competence in plumbing pipework installation and jointing
You'll install and commission cold water systems
You'll install and commission hot water systems
You'll work with central heating systems and components
You'll complete and maintain job records and documentation
How you will learn
Your assessor visits your workplace twice to observe you working and to help you gather evidence. You build a portfolio that records your competence across the units. Assessment is practical and work-based throughout. There are no classroom sessions. Your assessor guides you on what evidence to collect and signs off each unit when the standard is met.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tendean will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber. Install and repair domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
Heating engineer. Service and install central heating and boiler systems.
Gas engineer. Progress to gas work after gaining ACS gas qualifications.
Maintenance plumber. Keep building services running in commercial properties.
Self-employed plumber. Run your own plumbing and heating business.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. The next step for experienced plumbers moving into more complex installations and supervision.
ACS Gas Qualifications. Required to work legally on gas appliances. Separate assessment-based qualifications covering domestic and commercial gas.
Level 3 NVQ in Heating and Ventilating. Broadens your skills into larger commercial heating systems.
