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Course Overview

This course is specifically designed for ages 16-18 only.

This level is suitable for beginners who want to get into the Plumbing industry. After successful completion of this course  you could go onto Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Studies or find an Apprenticeship.

  • Understand and carry out safe working practices in Building Services Engineering
  • Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering
  • Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within BSE
  • Understand how to apply scientific principals within MES
  • Understand and carry out site preparation, and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems
  • Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and apply domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and apply domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques

 

You will study installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems, above ground drainage pipework (copper, plastic, low carbon steel) and plumbing science.

Structure of the construction industry, environmental and sustainability measures in domestic dwellings and site preparation in the construction industry.

Depending on GCSE grades on entry - the study programme will include GCSE in Maths and English.
 

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above

The college's study programme includes a minimum of 35 hours of Work Experience, which is unpaid.

On successful completion of the Level 2 you could progress onto an Apprenticeship Standard 3 programme if you find an employer.

There are no tuition fees for eligible 16-18-year-old learners. The fee shown relates to course-specific costs, which may include additional course materials, equipment, uniform and educational visits.

£200.00.

Work boots, overalls, text books, general stationery.

Awarding Body:
BPEC

Qualification:
Level 2 Diploma

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Building Services

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