Plumbing & Heating Level 2
- MOA
- Full Time
- Level
- Level 2
- Type
- 16-18, Adult FT
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 01/09/2025
This course is suitable for both school leavers and adults who wish to progress in the plumbing & heating industry. Learners will be based in our industry standard workshops where they will develop the necessary skills to become a plumber, including both practical and theory work.
- Course Overview
You will study the following practical modules:
Copper work
Steel
Sanitation
Installation of bathrooms hot water cylinders
Plastic pipe work
You will study the following theory modules:
Safety
Scientific principles
Central heating
Hot water installation
Cold water installation
Communication
Site preparation
Rainwater
Above ground damage
Environment
All LMC students will receive tutorial support and take a programme of Functional Skills including English & Maths.
LMC has guest speakers along with joint events for all students. There is also an excellent opportunity to take part in National Citizen Service (NCS) which gives learners opportunities for bonding and stepping outside of their comfort zones.
- Progression Routes
Upon course completion many of our students choose to progress onto the Plumbing & Heating Level 3 course, while some students choose to progress straight into full time work or an Apprenticeship.
You can develop your skills within the Plumbing & Heating industry with further training in:
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Renewable Energy Technologies
Oil Fired Appliances
Engineering
Contract Management
You can discover all the opportunities available to you by exploring the full list of careers in this industry.
- Entry Requirements
To study this course you must:
Have an enthusiasm for the subject area
Show a commitment to study
Be able to work independently
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher including English & Maths, OR a Level 1 related qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in English & Maths.
All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English & Maths qualifications or GCSE English & Maths if not already awarded a grade C/4 or higher in these subjects.
If you have a grade D/3 at GCSE you will study English &/or Maths GCSE. Students with a grade lower than D/3 will work towards GCSE through the study of English & Maths Functional Skills.
Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: A30044-A1A
