Entry requirements

Prior attainment of L2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (6035-02)

How much does it cost?

Full cost course £1,350 – nature of payments to be discussed during enrolment.

If you are aged 19 or over you may be eligible for full funding covering all fees if you are:

• Aged 19 or over on 1 September 2021
• A resident of England

And either;

• Unemployed, in receipt of benefits and looking for work, or 
• Employed and earn less than £17,374.50 a year.

If you require any further help with this, please contact our Admissions Team on 01279 868100 or email: 

Please note we are unable to provide funding for learners living in some Mayoral Combined Authorities in England such as Cambridge and Peterborough.

Why study?

As a plumber, you may work in some following areas:

• Installing and repairing water supplies, heating systems and drainage
• Installing soil pipes and guttering
• Installing bathrooms and central heating systems 

To become a plumber, you will need to be able to follow technical drawings and plans, have good practical and problem-solving skills, a careful, well planned out approach to work and be able to use hand and power tools to a competent standard.

You will need an awareness of health, safety and legal regulations and to be able to work as part of a team as well as alone. Good customer service skills will be vital.

Where will this course take me?

• Domestic Plumber
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer (Commercial/Industrial)
• Heating and Ventilation Engineer (Service and Maintenance)
• Gas Engineer
• Environmental Technologies Technician 

Core modules

• Apply safe working practices in building services engineering work environment
• Install and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems
• Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within building services engineering

How will I be assessed?

• Holistic assessment
• Direct Observation
• Portfolio of evidence (could be electronic)
• Professional discussions.
• Witness Testimony
• Knowledge and Understanding.

Will I have to provide anything?

Full cost: £1,350

• Personal Protective Equipment
• Basic Hand tools
• Basic stationary