Construction - Plumbing Level 2 (including the T-Level Foundation Year) (FCON)

As a Plumber you could work on installing or maintaining heating systems, fitting domestic appliances, or fitting bathrooms and emergency repairs. You could also work with gas fires and cookers. If you want a varied job that makes good use of your practical skills and takes you out and about, this could be perfect for you. You will need to be good at solving problems, have the ability to follow technical plans, and understand the importance of health and safety. You will also need good customer care skills.

If you do not have an apprenticeship, you can do our Level 2 full time courses in Plumbing. This will equip you with many of the skills needed for the job and will help you when applying for an apprenticeship. This will take you 1-2 years. Afterwards, to become a fully qualified plumber, you would need to do an apprenticeship for the level 3, which can take up to to two years.

• Introduction to health and safety in construction
• Connecting pipes and fitting appliances
• Installing rain water goods
• Installing and testing components of plumbing systems
• Commissioning and decommissioning systems
• Maintaining the effective operation of systems

Online unit assessments plus practical assessments.

Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths. If you do not have English GCSE grade 2 you will need to have a successful interview with an initial assessment in English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or above.

If you have four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths, you will have the chance to fast-track to year two after successful completion of a six week assessment period

On completion of this programme, (to give you qualified status) you will need to complete apprenticeship . Alternatively you can find work working alongside a qualified plumber under supervision. You can also progress on to the T-Level Plumbing course.