Plumbing Certificate Level 2

Course Description

A Technical Certificate provides the skills and knowledge to underpin the NVQ Level 2 qualification.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Apply
03/09/12 28/06/13 MON-FRI 09:00- 17:00  Nottingham Full Time Free If you are under 25 this course could be free of charge depending on your previous qualifications. Find Out More

Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.

If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

N/A

Entry Requirements

An aptitude test followed by an interview will determine acceptance onto the course. A good level of communication and application of number skills are required.

Course Length

1 year full time, 2 years part time.

What will I study

The course comprises of 11 subject areas:

Health and Safety
Plumbing Principles
Common Plumbing Processes
Cold Water Systems
Hot Water Systems
Above Ground Sanitation Systems
Central Heating Systems (Pipe work)
Electricity
Sheet Lead Weatherings
Environmental Awareness
Effective working Relationships

Also included in your programme of study may be key skills.

How will I learn?

Our Individual Learning Plans (ILP) helps you to learn in a way that best suits your needs. You will agree an ILP with your tutor, which will include the setting of individual tasks, periodic reviews and tutorials.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by the completion of 11 exams in each of the subject areas and a final exam at the end of the course. You will also be assessed by completing a range of practical tasks on an individual basis.

Where could it lead?

On completion of the Technical Certificate you need to gain employment with a plumber which will enable you to work towards gaining Plumbing NVQ Level 2. Once these 2 qualifications have been achieved you can progress onto Plumbing Technical Certificate Level 3.

Materials/Equipment Required

Theory sessions are delivered in line with Plumbing 2nd edition published by Heinemann. ISBN 978-0-435402-50-1.
Practical sessions require learners to have basic plumbing tools; a list will be supplied on attendance.