Cause a splash; open the door to a rewarding career opportunity as a plumber or plumbing and heating engineer! This City and Guilds plumbing and heating course at City College Plymouth will equip you with the basic skills and knowledge you need to gain entry into the plumbing industry. You will learn the basics of installation, servicing and maintenance of a variety of plumbing, heating and ventilation systems, including bathroom and central heating systems. This course leads to a nationally recognised diploma.
Plumbing and Heating
Course Code:
PSD2I
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Diploma
- Duration: One year
- Course type: FREE (Eligibility Applies), Full-time
- Time of day: Daytime
What's it all about?
Course information
- This course is a progression from level 1 Plumbing Studies, or is suitable for those with plumbing experience, subject to a skills test.
- You must have, or be working towards, grade 4 or above in English and maths.
- This course is for those 19+
On successful completion you may consider applying for an Apprenticeship in the sector.
Completion of this qualification may also enhance your employability within the building services industry and help you to gain employment as, for example, a trainee plumber or a trainee in the installation, service and maintenance of a variety of plumbing and/or heating and ventilation systems.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Carpenters and Joiners
£44,802.60
Potential salary
£21,815.86
Entry level salary
£31,584.00
Average salary
32
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Scaffolders, Stagers and Riggers
£52,681.48
Potential salary
£17,683.02
Entry level salary
£32,451.17
Average salary
4
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Bricklayers
£36,740.68
Potential salary
£17,937.16
Entry level salary
£23,986.11
Average salary
5
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Painters and Decorators
£41,703.03
Potential salary
£15,941.61
Entry level salary
£29,427.42
Average salary
18
Annual openings in Plymouth
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