Level 2 Diploma Plumbing Foundation

Key Facts

Level: 2

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: PL2FTP002C0

Start Date: September 2026

Awarding Body: BPEC

Code: PL2FTP002C0

Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 26/27.
Applications for September 2027 will open in October

The Level 2 course builds on the essential knowledge, skills and experience gained by at Level 1, equipping you with the ability to progress onto a higher level course or into a Gas Apprenticeship.

Features and Benefits

Students learn from industry-expert lecturers through practical and theory classes in our state-of-the-art plumbing and gas workshops, which have been developed alongside key industry players such as Worcester Bosch and Ideal Heating.

Course Content

Modules include:

Safe working practices

Communication

Application of environmental protection measures

Scientific principles within Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Site preparation and pipework fabrication

Domestic cold water system installation and maintenance

Domestic hot water system installation and maintenance

Domestic central heating system installation and maintenance

Domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance

Domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance

Work Experience

Entry Requirements

GCSE English at grade 3 or above and GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above

Progression Opportunities

The course will provide you with the necessary skills, training and knowledge to progress to an Apprenticeship or employment in the plumbing industry.

Why choose Stephenson?

State of the Art Facilities

The College has state-of-the-art working environments for Motor Vehicle, Construction, Electrical Installation and Engineering as well as fantastic facilities for Hair & Beauty and Health & Social Care

Fantastic Opportunities

Specialises in providing high-quality Apprenticeship opportunities for students from across the country