Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (C&G)

Stoke on Trent College

Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 2

Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Stoke on Trent College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Learning takes place in a friendly and relaxed environment. Your lecturer or the guidance team are there to help you get the most from your course. If you want to study on your own, you can use one of the 2 Learning Resource Centres or one of the special study workshops in English, Mathematics and Information Technology.

Course Details

This one year course covers: Safety, Key Plumbing Principles, Cold and Hot Water Systems, Sanitation Systems and Sheet Lead Weatherings. Assessment is by practical assessment and multi-choice phase tests. An interview and trade devised (BPEC) assessment is required. Note some daytime blocks of attendance will be necessary to enable practical assessments to be carried out. Please note there is a high demand for this course.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Practical competence is formally assessed using realistic exercises in our workshops. Supporting knowledge is assessed using projects and City and Guilds written and online examinations.

Entry requirements

Grade 4s in Maths and English or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 Study Programme. You will have an informal interview and assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

Equipment required

City and Guilds is a nationally recognised vocational qualification which provides the background knowledge and skills in a specific work related area.

Your next steps...

A range of career opportunities or progression to the Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 3 Plumbing Diploma.

Additional information

http://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/course/Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (C&G)

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