The Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies is a practical, industry focused course that builds the technical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to move toward skilled employment or an Apprenticeship in plumbing and domestic heating. You will develop a deeper understanding of hot and cold water systems, sanitation and drainage, central heating, and pipework installation, alongside core principles of health and safety, building services science, and workplace communication.  

In the workshop you will practise accurate measuring, marking out, bending and jointing copper, steel, and plastic pipes, installing and connecting domestic plumbing systems, fitting sanitaryware, assembling and testing small heating circuits, and carrying out fault finding and basic maintenance. Training also develops your knowledge of regulations, sustainable working practices, and how to plan and prepare work safely and efficiently. 

Assessment blends online or written knowledge tests with observed practical tasks, plus a synoptic project where you plan, set out, and complete a full installation to specification, deadline, and commercial standards, supported by a portfolio of evidence. On completion, you can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating, a Plumbing Apprenticeship, or entry level employment as an improver or trainee plumber, with clear routes toward skilled status, industry cards, and professional certification as your career develops.