Level 2 Plumbing Course in Paignton – South West Energy Centre

Cost£4,396.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Plumbing Course in Paignton. Classes run at South West Energy Centre, full-time during the day. This level 2 plumbing qualification takes one year to complete. You'll develop advanced plumbing techniques and work on more complex projects in specialist workshop facilities. The course builds on basic industry knowledge, taking your skills to a level that employers expect. Assessment combines practical workshop tasks and online elements.

Who this course is for

The Plumbing Level 2 Diploma is the ideal progression route from the Level 1 qualification, and is also available to new entrants with basic and prior knowledge of the industry.Everything on this course is about developing the more advanced skills you�ll need to be a success in the industry. That means you�ll be looking at more advanced techniques, working on more complicated projects in our specialist workshop facilities.Assessment consists of completing a practical workshop assessment and online examination. You are expected to participate in mandatory work experience placements and activities. Upon completion, you can progress to further study Level 3 or be well prepared for an apprenticeship or employment within the plumbing industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced plumbing techniques across a range of practical tasks.
  • You'll work on complex plumbing projects in a specialist workshop environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of plumbing systems, pipework, and installations.
  • You'll understand safe working practices relevant to the plumbing industry.
  • You'll complete practical assessments that reflect real trade standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in specialist workshop facilities at South West Energy Centre. Assessment consists of a practical workshop assessment and an online component. Classroom-based teaching supports the practical work throughout the course.

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 while working toward full qualification.
  • Heating engineer trainee: support installation of heating systems.
  • Maintenance operative: plumbing maintenance in housing or facilities management.
  • Construction site plumber: pipework and installations on new-build sites.

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. This is the natural next step after Level 2.
  • Level 3 Award in Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems: a specialist qualification required to work on unvented systems legally.
  • Gas Safe registration training: needed to work on gas appliances and pipework in the UK.

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