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Plumbing

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (6035-02)

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by experienced and qualified staff who have all worked in industry. The department has staff from a wide range of industry backgroundswho will support you to achieve.

Course Code

DP2PBA1E/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of methods which include online exams, written assignments and a practical portfolio.

About the course

This course is delivered in 1 year over two evenings a week. It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the plumbing sector. It is for candidates who want to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified plumbers

Career options

It allows candidates to progress into employment, or to the following City & Guilds qualifications: 'Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating 'Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Studies

During any of our Plumbing and Gas courses you will be expected to seek employment in the industry enabling you to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Plumbing and Gas courses here at Oaklands can lead you onto many different career paths, including higher level courses to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

Course Content - What will I learn?

Unit 201/501 Health and safety in building services engineering Unit 202/502 Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering Unit 203 Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing Unit 204/504 Common plumbing processes Unit 205/505 Cold water systems Unit 206/506 Domestic hot water systems Unit 207 Sanitation Unit 208/508 Central heating systems Unit 209/509 Drainage systems Unit 210 Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will be assessed through a range of methods which include online exams, written assignments and a practical portfolio.