Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Paignton. Classes run at South West Energy Centre in the evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs part-time over one month. You'll cover installing pipework systems, hot and cold water systems, central heating, plastic pipework, guttering, rainwater systems, and sanitary ware. These level 2 diploma plumbing classes give you practical, hands-on grounding in the core skills employers in the plumbing industry look for.
Who this course is for
The Plumbing Diploma Level 2, delivered at the Clean Energy Centre, is designed to help you learn, develop, and practise the skills needed to prepare for employment in the plumbing industry.Units covered include installing pipework systems, materials and components, copper fabrications, hot and cold water systems, central heating systems, plastic pipework installation, guttering and rainwater systems, and the installation of sanitary ware, including taps, float-operated valves, and siphons.This evening course combines practical tasks and online assessments to evaluate your practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Plumbing Diploma Level 3.You will need to provide your own protective clothing, footwear, textbooks, and stationery. Classes run on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
What you will learn
You'll install and work with copper and plastic pipework systems.
You'll work with materials and components used in plumbing installations.
You'll practise copper fabrication techniques.
You'll install and maintain hot and cold water systems.
You'll work on central heating systems.
You'll install guttering and rainwater systems.
You'll fit sanitary ware, including taps, float-operated valves, and siphons.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, with practical, hands-on sessions covering installation and fabrication techniques. You'll work through units that combine underpinning knowledge with practical skills. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge checks aligned to the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South West Energy Centre 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.
Trainee plumber: entry-level role working toward full qualification.
Maintenance operative: plumbing and general building maintenance work.
Heating engineer trainee: support installation of heating systems.
Property maintenance technician: plumbing tasks within a wider maintenance role.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the qualification plumbers need to work independently and gain a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems: a specialist qualification required to work on unvented systems.
Gas Safe training: required to work legally on gas appliances and pipework in the UK.
