Weekend Diploma in Plumbing and Heating Level 2 - 15 week course

The Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating course is designed to allow candidates the opportunity to complete their qualification at an accelerated time scale.

The course will be offered at weekends for those students who would struggle to attend weekday courses usually due to work or family commitments. The course is set to run from Saturday 31st January until Sunday 31st May. There will be some breaks in between the fifteen weeks as per the chart below for our next cohort. Classes are kept small at six candidates which allows candidates close direction and supervision by the tutor.

Course theory will be done in centre in Southampton face to face with some self directed learning using our training packs. There are nine examinations which will be taken over the fifteen week period when all the practical training and assessments also take place.

During each course day candidates will have theory lessons in the morning followed by practical training and assessment in the workshop in the afternoon. The course is expected to run between 9am and 4pm each day.

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Course Content and Delivery

Week 1: 31^st Jan & 1^st February

Health & Safety within Building Services Theory

Practical/Workshop

Week 2: 7^th & 8^th February

Cold Water Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

Exam Health & Safety within Building Services 7th  February

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Week 3: 14^th & 15^th February

Cold Water Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

Week 4: 21^st & 22^nd February

Cold Water Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

Week 5: 28^th Feb & 1^st March

Hot Water Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

Exam Cold Water Systems 28^th February

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Week 6: 7^th & 8^th March

Hot Water Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

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 Break

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Week 7: 21^st & 22^nd March

Central Heating Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

Exam Hot Water Systems 21^st March

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Week 8: 28^th & 29^th March

Central Heating Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

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 Easter Break

Week 9: 11^th & 12^th April

Central Heating Systems Theory

Practical/Worksop

Week 10: 18^th & 19^th April

Above Ground Drainage Systems Theory

Practical/Worksop

Exam Central Heating Systems 18^th April

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Week 11: 25^th & 26^th April

Above Ground Drainage Systems Theory

Practical/Worksop

Exam Above Ground Drainage Systems 26^th April

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Break Early  May Bank Holiday Weekend

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Week 12: 9^th & 10^th May

Understanding Electrical Systems Theory

Practical/Workshop

Week 13: 16^th & 17^th May

Scientific Principles within Building Servies Theory

Practical/Workshop

Exam Understanding Electrical Systems 16^th May

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Week 14: 23^rd & 24^th May

Communication with Others & Pipework Fabrication  Processes

Practical/Workshop

Exam Scientific Principles within Building Services 23^rd  May

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Week 15: 30^th & 31^st May

Exams Communicate with Others & Pipework Fabrications  Processes 30^th May

Exam Resits if required

Course completion date Sunday 31st May 2026 certification is expected to take place within a month of completion.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications are required. However candidates must have the ability to focus on this intensely delivered training course to enable completion and certification.

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What is this qualification for?

The level 2 ‘Diploma in Plumbing & Heating course is designed to support learners in developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for a future career within the plumbing industry. The practical aspects of the course will include carrying out a range of plumbing installations including materials used in domestic environments. Learners will gain an insight into the plumbing industry, including working practices, installation skills and techniques and maintenance.

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What will I study?

This qualification consists of several unit components:

·      Understand and carry out safe working practices in Building Services Engineering

·      Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering

·      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 above ground system installation and maintenance techniques

·      Understand electrical systems within Building Services Engineering

·      Understand scientific principles within the Plumbing industry

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How will I be taught?

Theory tuition for the course is by a blend of face to face lessons and home self directed study using our training packs and course books (the book you will be required to purchase). You will receive detailed hand outs and one to one support by regular one to one meetings with your tutor Andy Bezer.

Practical training will include lessons related to the specified subject matter, demonstrations and assignment packs to record information and completion progress.

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How will I be assessed?

The formal assessments for the course include online examinations {detailed in course content above) and practical assessments with some written short answer responses. There will be a number of short theory and practical tests throughout to provide individual feedback on progress in the course.

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Career options

The diploma allows candidates to progress into employment, and/or to move forawrd to achieve the level 2 Full NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating.

The ‘Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating course is designed to support learners in developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for a future career within the plumbing industry.

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Cost

The course cost is £5000 a Deposit of £1000 is required to secure a place on the course.

This must be paid in full prior to course commencment or can be financed (see below) an application to Cherry Godfrey Finance with a deposit (e.g. £2000) will leave £3000 outstanding over the twelve month period (approximatley £250 a month).

We are able to offer finance via Cherry Godfrey Finance www.cherrygodfrey.com/Personal/Loans/bv9GajNFIn5Wai1WdsBFIlhG/Apply (subject to approval) which is 0% interest rate and can be repaid over a twelve month period (Please ask on application for further details).