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Level 2 in Plumbing Studies

83P128/AP-2223
  1. CampusMaidstone
  2. Course Length1 Year
  3. Type of CourseFull Time
  4. Week Commencing05-09-2022
  5. Annual Fee£1740

Course Full

Applications for this programme are now closed for 22/23. If you would like any advice or guidance, please contact our Careers team on 01634 383636.

The Details

Enrol on our level 2 course and develop an in-depth understanding of the skills required for a career in the plumbing/heating or building services industries.

You will be required to undertake more technical tasks than on the level 1 programme, including hot and cold water, sanitation and drainage, and bathroom and heating installations

This course also covers central heating, environmental awareness, customer care and lots more.

Other Important Info

  • You will learn mostly through practical tasks and demonstrations but will also be expected to attend theory lessons
  • You will be continuously assessed through assignments, activity reports, phase tests, a portfolio of your work and an online exam
  • This is a study programme which includes English, maths and work experience in addition to your main programme

    Future Prospects

    Successful completion of the course will significantly improve your chances of employment in the plumbing and heating industry. It could also help you progress to a level 3 programme or an apprenticeship.

    Entry Requirements

    Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or maths at grade D/3 or above.

    Why Choose MidKent College?

  • We provide some of the finest teaching and learning environments you’ll find in a further education college in the country, having built a brand-new campus in Gillingham in 2009 and refurbished our Maidstone Campus in a redevelopment programme completed in 2016.
  • Both of our campuses are fully-equipped with workshops that simulate real working environments, equipment that replicates the latest technology students will find in the workplace, and commercial facilities that are open to the public.
  • The University Centre Maidstone (UCM) building at our Oakwood Park campus is a dedicated campus for university-level courses and professional training.
  • Our career advisers booked 1105 careers interviews in 2020-2021! They'll be able to give you impartial guidance as to the range of education, training and employment opportunities available to you.

    • What our students say...

      Seon Finch

      We have covered health and safety, soldering, scaffolding etc and now we are going over everything to revise it. My favourite part so has been scaffolding which was fun. I also enjoyed hanging radiators. I have a work placement with a plumbing company and I have been working all over the place. It really helps me to ...