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Level 2 Plumbing

This Level 2 6035-02 City & Guilds Qualification in Plumbing is designed for those looking to retrain and start a new career in plumbing or for students with existing plumbing knowledge. Master essential techniques, gain practical experience, and advance your construction career. Ideal for aspiring plumbers, this beginner-friendly course sets you on the path to success!

Level 2 Plumbing Course CBWA

This course is ideal for

  • Beginners
  • Students looking for a career change
  • Home renovators looking to take on all of the plumbing
  • Trades people looking to save plumbing costs & become multi-skilled

Course Description

This City & Guilds Level 2 industry recognised plumbing qualification is specifically designed for beginners looking to take their first step towards a career in plumbing, or people with plumbing knowledge looking for an industry recognised technical certificate. The course encompasses the knowledge & skills required to work as an improver/plumber’s mate.
 
This is the main route in to be a fully qualified plumber or heating engineer (Level 3 qualification is needed after completing this plumbing/heating course in order to class yourself as a qualified plumber). However, a lot of students complete this course and then specialise in domestic-based plumbing rather than going down the full level 3 heating route. 
 
Our course is a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification and is benchmarked at the same level as a GCSE A-C grade. The course is approximately 50% classroom-based and 50% practical, and also includes a certain amount of home study that takes approximately four hours per week. 

This course has a maximum of 7 students at a time, so that each student gets enough guidance and tuition from our tutors, ensuring a pass of the course with all of the required knowledge and understanding. It allows you to ask questions on your mind and get plenty of one-to-one instruction throughout the duration of the course. 

As training providers, the most important thing for us is that by the end of the course we will have built your confidence to start doing your own work, and to be fully proud of your projects. That is why here at CBWA, we employ only the best tutors: friendly, time-served & professional tradespeople who have decades of trade experience. Therefore, our tutors have up to date industry knowledge and lots of experience in training people and can pass on all of their expert knowledge to the next generation of plumbers. 

Delve into the intricacies of plumbing systems, master welding techniques, and gain valuable insights into the construction industry. With CBWA, you're not just learning; you're building a foundation for a rewarding future in these in-demand trades. 

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Course Content

Schedule & Duration:

  • 4 weeks Monday – Friday (9:00am – 4:30pm, breaks included) split over two week blocks
  • 9 weekends to be confirmed at time of booking (8:30am – 5:30pm, breaks included)

For this course, we usually have theory lessons in the morning, and practical work in the afternoons. The initial date you book online will be for your practical module. This course can be completed in two week blocks. The dates for the blocks can be booked throughout the year to give you as much flexibilty as possible.

Equipment & Facilities

We provide you with your own plumbing work area & equipment (materials & tools included except safety boots which you need)

You will have access to:

  • Kitchen facilities (fridge, microwave etc.)
  • Free tea & coffee
  • On-site vending machines
  • Parking

We are located in CV7 9NH, just off the M6 motorway and close to several food places and hotels nearby.

Diploma & Assessments

All Units are assessed against the City & Guilds criteria, and proceed as follows: 

  • Nine theory exams completed online in our IT suit

These exams are externally graded against the City & Guilds criteria. All exams are multi-choice, with one question and four possible answers provided, the candidate chooses one answer and there are usually 40 questions with each exam. The exams are taken on a Friday afternoon, and the results are available same day, currently the pass mark is 60% but this can change at the discretion of the examining body City & Guilds. Re-sits are available. We have mock paper tests available to students, and these are taken and the answers discussed before students take the actual exam. 

Units 201 and 202 are assessed by an online exam set by City & Guilds. 

The 4 hours per week of home study will include reading, researching and completing specific work set by your tutor. Additionally, copies of the PowerPoint presentations that are taught in the classroom will be available to every student for home study. If you bring your own computer memory stick on your first day of attendance, our tutor will download all the PowerPoints you need. 

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Detailed Itinerary

The practical side of things will take half of the time that you will be training with us for your Level 2 Plumbing Certificate. With a total of 41 practical assessments, we urge any of our students to not feel intimidated by the number, and to instead trust our expertise and reputation. For each student, we always take appropiate measures to ensure that you ace all of them, as all of the installation works are extensively practiced before the student is formally assessed, with the help of plumbing tutors of over 30 years experience in the field.

See detailed itinerary below:

Firstly, practical work starts with the health and safety requirements and gets progressively more captivating as the course progresses through electrical wiring to plugs, sockets and junction boxes, then to pipework installations using copper, plastic and steel pipes and fittings.

Secondly, there are thirteen preparations with pipework processes. Specialist preparations are undertaken which cover the following: steel pipes to a radiator, plastic pipes for two radiators, a guttering installation with down pipe and a complete plastic soil pipe with waste pipes; all completed by joining pipes, by soldering joints and compression joints.

Thirdly, a cloakroom is part of the installation process, with a wash hand basin, a toilet and a cistern, all piped in copper with hot and cold water services. Additionally, a hot water copper cylinder is installed and supplied with water from a cold water supply cistern.

Lastly, a full bathroom is installed in a special work bay comprising of bath, basin and pedestal, W.C. suite and a radiator piped from a combination boiler jig. This includes the following:

  • First fix pipes under the floorboards and connection to a mock combination central heating boiler jig 
  • Second fix blending valve to the bath and service valves connected to the wash hand basin and toilet. The radiator is also installed at this stage

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What happens after?

Upon completion this City & Guilds Level 2 industry recognised course will grant you an extremely wide and complete understanding of the skills and knowledge required on how to start working as a plumber. The course is specifically designed for students with little to no experience. Furthermore, due to the practical experience & theory taught by our professional tutors, you will be able to further apply for a NVQ Level 2 once working on site and with experience, and then for a blue CSCS card.

To obtain a CSCS card, you must pass the Health & Safety CSCS test. Check out our 1 Day Site Safety Course (CSCS Test incl.).

If you do not wish to pursue a career in plumbing, or if the theoretical side of this course is not for you, but you still wish to learn plumbing for your DIY projects, add another trade to your skillset or home renovations, we recommend our Intensive Plumbing Course, which covers the most important techniques of the basic practical skills needed to complete general plumbing works and is 100% hands-on.

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Pricing

£2,995.00

Price Includes VAT.

*Can either be paid in full or interest free instalments during the duration of the course. 
 
*To book any of our courses, all we require is a £100.00 deposit. 

Once you have registered for your course and paid your deposit, you will then be given access to our virtual learning platform (SmartScreen) within 48 hours. Following this an invoice will be generated for you.  

 If you would like to read more about the course, feel free to browse the readily available information provided on the City & Guilds website, more specifically the following:

For any additional information submit an inquiry through our system here , or call us at 02476 363 663 or email us at [email protected] 

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This Level 2 City & Guilds Plumbing course offers an in-depth look into the plumbing industry, teaching you a variety of new skills using the latest materials from John Guest Speedfit, Hep2O, as well as traditional copper solder and compression fittings. With a maximum of 7 students per class, you'll receive personalised guidance and tuition from our expert instructors, ensuring you have ample opportunity to ask questions and receive one-on-one instruction. This approach guarantees you gain all the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed.

You'll be assigned your own plumbing work bay and trained by an experienced plumber who will help build your confidence and equip you with the professional skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality finishes on domestic plumbing jobs, or to take the first step towards a successful plumbing career. 

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What do we offer?

Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned industry professionals who bring a wealth of real-world experience to the classroom.

Hands-On Training: Our curriculum is crafted to provide practical, hands-on experience, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges of the workplace.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train in modern facilities equipped with the latest tools and technologies used in plumbing, welding, and construction.

Materials and Resources: Utilise a variety of cutting-edge tools and equipment, with CBWA providing all necessary resources for your success. 

Industry Recognition: CBWA's Level 2 Plumbing Diploma is recognised by industry leaders, opening doors to numerous career opportunities.

Career Support: Benefit from career guidance and support services to help you transition seamlessly into the workforce upon completion of the program. 

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