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Level 2 Plumbing Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth

Cost£1,200.00
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds level 2 diploma plumbing qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the plumbing industry. The course runs for 42 weeks. You'll study topics including pipework, hot and cold water systems, central heating, and drainage. Assessment combines practical work and written tasks.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll install and test hot and cold water systems
  • You'll work with central heating systems and components
  • You'll cut, join, and fit copper and plastic pipework
  • You'll understand drainage and sanitation systems
  • You'll apply health and safety practices on site
  • You'll read and interpret plumbing drawings and specifications
  • You'll identify and use the correct tools and materials for each task

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written assignments and tests. You'll be assessed against City and Guilds standards throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber. How to become a plumber: this qualification is a strong starting point.
  • Plumbing apprentice. Combine on-site experience with your diploma plumbing certificate.
  • Heating engineer. Install and service central heating systems.
  • Gas engineer (trainee). Progress toward gas safe registration with further training.
  • Maintenance operative. Carry out plumbing repairs in housing or facilities.
  • Building services technician. Work across plumbing and mechanical services.

What you could study next

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating is the natural next step. It's the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card and demonstrates full trade competence to employers. You could also pursue a Gas Safe ACS assessment to work on gas appliances. Some learners go on to a plumbing and heating apprenticeship at Level 3 to combine work experience with formal qualification.

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