Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge needed to work in plumbing, from pipework and systems to health and safety on site. The course also builds your English, maths, and employability skills alongside the practical plumbing content. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need specific prior qualifications to apply. This is the City and Guilds level 2 diploma plumbing qualification, giving you a solid foundation for an apprenticeship or entry-level plumbing work.
Who this course is for
16-18 and Adults
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll learn how to install and maintain cold and hot water systems
You'll understand how central heating and drainage systems work
You'll practise safe working practices and site health and safety
You'll develop skills in pipework, jointing, and fixing techniques
You'll learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
You'll build your English, maths, and employability skills alongside the practical content
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at the college. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and tests that cover both technical knowledge and on-site skills. The course is delivered full-time during the day, five days a week, over 36 weeks. Work experience, workplace visits, or project work with London-based construction businesses also forms part of the programme for 16 to 18 year old students.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber. How to become a plumber starts here, at Level 2.
Heating engineer. Install and service boilers and central heating systems.
Maintenance engineer. Keep building systems running in commercial or residential settings.
Building services technician. Support engineers on larger construction projects.
Facilities manager. Oversee building systems and maintenance teams over time.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. The next step for plumbers aiming for skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3). Combines on-the-job training with further study.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering. Broadens into electrical, HVAC, and building systems if you want a wider engineering route.
