Want to work as a Plumber ? This Plumbing course has been designed to deliver a high level of
occupational skills. As part of this course, you will be expected to develop
your maths and English and provide a platform from which to progress onto either
another course, an apprenticeship or into employment.
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Plumbing
Level 2 - Intermediate
Plumbing
This course will further develop the skills you have learnt at level 1 and
give you a range of practical skills to enable you to work as a plumber. Topics
covered include safety, cold and hot water plumbing, central heating pipe work,
sanitation and environmental awareness.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
James Watt College
08-09-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You require the minimum GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English
You will be expected to have 100% attendance, 100% punctuality and homework completed and submitted timely.
For this plumbing courses the following items must be provided by the learner:
Water Regulations Guide ISBN 978-1-3999-0764-4 – The Water Regulation Guide is an essential part of a Plumbers toolkit, as such, from the first week of the course tutors require that learners refer to this document. The book is reference material, and it is essential ALL learners obtain a copy because it can be referred to during assessments and exams.
During the sixth week of the course learners will be assessed on their understanding of this document, the result of that assessment will contribute towards the tutor’s determination as to whether a learner will remain on the course after the sixth week.
City & Guilds Plumbing book 1 ISBN 978-1398361614 – The City & Guilds Plumbing book 1 will equip learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber.
Site Safety Boots – Site Safety Boots are essential part of a Plumbers PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), from the first week of the course this equipment must be worn in the workshop and other construction areas.
Other Classroom Equipment – From week one – learners must provide the following to enable participation in electrical design and electrical science:
1) Scientific Calculator
2) Helix 300mm Metric Triangular Scale Ruler
3)Helix Oxford Maths Set
4) Pencils and Pens (Grey, Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Brown)
5) Eraser
6) Pencil Sharpener
7) Note Pad
Successful completion of the course will allow you to continue your studies progressing on to another course.
Alternatively you may start seeking employment within the plumbing industry.