Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Course in Rainham. Classes run full-time at Rainham Campus Construction Centre, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 44 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge plumbers use on the job. You'll work toward the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Qualification, covering pipework, hot and cold water systems, central heating, and sanitation. This is a hands-on, full-time route into the trade.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll install and maintain cold water supply systems.
You'll work with hot water systems and understand how they operate.
You'll install central heating systems and their components.
You'll connect and test sanitation and drainage pipework.
You'll apply health and safety practices on site.
You'll read and interpret plumbing drawings and specifications.
You'll use hand and power tools safely and correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based teaching at Rainham Campus Construction Centre. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate skills directly, along with written tests to check your knowledge. You'll be assessed on both what you can do and what you understand about plumbing systems and safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rainham Campus Construction Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber's mate. Support a qualified plumber on domestic and commercial jobs.
Trainee plumber. Entry-level role while working toward full qualification.
Heating engineer apprentice. Specialise in central heating installation and service.
Maintenance operative. General plumbing repairs in housing or facilities management.
Construction site plumber. Plumbing installation on new-build residential projects.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. The next step for plumbers moving toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
Gas Safe registration training. Required if you want to work on gas appliances legally in the UK.
Level 3 Award in Legionella Awareness. Useful for commercial maintenance and facilities roles.
Plumbing apprenticeship. Some employers accept Level 2 completers into advanced apprenticeships.
