Construction and The Built Environment
Level 2

Plumbing

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, EP Campus

The Course

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps towards a career in the plumbing industry. Starting with basic pipework skills, you will gradually progress to more complex domestic plumbing tasks while developing the confidence to work safely and accurately.

Topics include:

  • Basic pipework skills
  • Domestic plumbing systems
  • Airing cupboards
  • Bathroom suite installation
  • Above-ground sanitation
  • Central heating installation
  • Low carbon steel pipework
  • Plumbing tools and equipment
  • Safe working practices
  • Practical plumbing techniques

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience of the skills used by plumbers in domestic environments. You will learn how different plumbing systems and components work together and develop the practical techniques needed to install and maintain them.

You will also learn about safe working practices and how to complete plumbing tasks competently and accurately. As your skills develop, you will move from basic pipework to more complex tasks, including bathroom suites, sanitation systems and central heating installations. Please note that gas and oil work is not included within this course.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation in modern domestic plumbing, preparing you to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the plumbing industry.

To enrol on this course you will need to have a minimum of a grade 4/C for GCSE Maths and a 3/D for GCSE English Language. Typically, you will need 2 other GCSEs at a grade 3/D or above.
You could progress onto higher-level study on at Level 3 in a relevant subject or progress into employment in the industry.
£1359

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

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  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2

Upcoming Events

Crewe Campus
24th September

Pledge Careers Fair (Crewe)

10am to 6pm

The Course

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps towards a career in the plumbing industry. Starting with basic pipework skills, you will gradually progress to more complex domestic plumbing tasks while developing the confidence to work safely and accurately.

Topics include:

  • Basic pipework skills
  • Domestic plumbing systems
  • Airing cupboards
  • Bathroom suite installation
  • Above-ground sanitation
  • Central heating installation
  • Low carbon steel pipework
  • Plumbing tools and equipment
  • Safe working practices
  • Practical plumbing techniques

Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience of the skills used by plumbers in domestic environments. You will learn how different plumbing systems and components work together and develop the practical techniques needed to install and maintain them.

You will also learn about safe working practices and how to complete plumbing tasks competently and accurately. As your skills develop, you will move from basic pipework to more complex tasks, including bathroom suites, sanitation systems and central heating installations. Please note that gas and oil work is not included within this course.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation in modern domestic plumbing, preparing you to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the plumbing industry.

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to take your first steps towards a career in the plumbing industry. Starting with basic pipework skills, you will gradually progress to more complex domestic plumbing tasks while developing the confidence to work safely and accurately.Topics include: Basic pipework skills Domestic plumbing systems Airing cupboards Bathroom suite installation Above-ground sanitation Central heating installation Low carbon steel pipework Plumbing tools and equipment Safe working practices Practical plumbing techniques Throughout the course, you will gain hands-on experience of the skills used by plumbers in domestic environments. You will learn how different plumbing systems and components work together and develop the practical techniques needed to install and maintain them.You will also learn about safe working practices and how to complete plumbing tasks competently and accurately. As your skills develop, you will move from basic pipework to more complex tasks, including bathroom suites, sanitation systems and central heating installations. Please note that gas and oil work is not included within this course.By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation in modern domestic plumbing, preparing you to progress to further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the plumbing industry.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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