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Plumbing, Diploma

This course is designed for people aged over 19 years who want to become a plumber or domestic heating engineer. It provides all the basic domestic heating and plumbing training you need to start work in the industry.

The Level 2 Diploma is ideal if you have some plumbing and heating knowledge and skills, possibly from an existing role in the industry under supervision and are looking to increase your skills and employment opportunities with a recognised qualification.

You will learn about safe working practices and how to install hot water systems, ground drainage systems and domestic heating systems.

Subjects covered:

  • Health and safety
  • Gas safety
  • Scientific principles
  • Pipework fabrication techniques
  • Domestic hot water systems
  • Domestic cold-water systems
  • Domestic central heating systems
  • Above ground drainage
  • Environmental technologies
  • Sanitation systems
  • Electrical systems within the plumbing industry

Assessment method

On-line exams and simulated practical assessments.

Progression opportunities

Successful completion of this course enables you to seek employment as a plumber or to progress to level 3 qualifications.

Additional support

Preparing learners for the future is an integral part of everything we do at Weston College. Whether you want to bolster your employment prospects, upskill or change careers, our friendly careers staff are committed to helping students get on the right career path.

As an adult learner at Weston College, you will have access to our specialist, highly qualified careers advisors who are on hand to assist you with making those important decisions about careers and course choices. Whether you need support with developing your employability skills, or you are investigating your future options, we’ll be there to help you through the process.

You can also use our free-to-access Career Coach programme to provide yourself with a detailed careers assessment, which you can then talk through with one of our advisors, as well as the assessment directing you to certain courses that will help you on your career journey. As a Microsoft College all students and apprentices are given FREE access to LinkedIn Learning – an online educational platform that helps individuals discover and develop business, technology-related, and creatives skills through expert-led course videos.


Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-2 with at least two at grade 4, or a qualifying Level 1 qualification.

iAn interview is required for this course.

Financial Information

Most people qualify for FREE tuition and material fees due to discounts we offer. Click on the icon(s) below to find out what you’ll need to pay.

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