Overview
Plumbing Intermediate (Level 2)This qualification is for those wanting to enter the Plumbing & Heating industry. It gives you the opportunity to progress your skills and knowledge of more advanced Plumbing & Heating and gives you the opportunity to progress onto further Plumbing & Heating qualifications or an apprenticeship.
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Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs Grade 9-3 including Maths and English or an equivalent qualification at Level 1.
What qualification will I gain?
- City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing (8202-25)
- English and maths qualifications if required
How will I be assessed?
- Your Practical skills will be assessed via Synoptic Assignment.
- Your Knowledge will be assessed by Theory Exam.
- The timing of these assessments is set nationally by City and Guilds.
Course content
What will I study?
This study programme is designed to provide the point of entry into industry for those wishing to study Plumbing and Heating on a Full Time basis.
It combines the practical skills required to complete plumbing tasks, and the knowledge required to design and maintain basic Plumbing systems.
Throughout the study programme you will continue to develop your skills in English and maths to assist you with progression to further study or employment.
You will study many aspects of plumbing including:
- Health and Safety
- Cold water
- Hot water
- Plumbing processes
- Drainage
- Electrical & Scientific principles
- Central heating
- You will be required to undertake a period of work experience as part of the programme.
- Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills.
Where possible, trips will be arranged to allow learners to see real world plumbing practices, understand progression opportunities and meet with manufacturers in the sector.
Next steps
You might progress onto further study or an apprenticeship.
Additional information
An equipment list will be provided prior to the start of the programme and includes personal protective equipment and textbooks. There will be the opportunity to go on trips as part of the course.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you are aged 19 or over and want to study a Level 3 course, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to find out about any fees payable.
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.