The BPEC Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation is intended to give Learners a basic understanding of plumbing & heating. It consists of both knowledge and practical assessments which provide a platform to progress to the L2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Course overview
Course information
The qualification requires the completion of 9 units (all of which are
mandatory) and includes the assessment of both knowledge and practical skills.
The topics covered are:
- Understand and carry out safe working practices in Building Services
Engineering - Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services
Engineering - Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within BSE
- Understand fundamental scientific principles within building services
engineering - Understand and carry out copper pipe fabrication work for domestic
plumbing systems - Understand and carry out low carbon steel pipe fabrication work for
domestic plumbing systems - Understand and carry out plastic pipe fabrication work for domestic
plumbing systems - Understand the key features of domestic plumbing systems
- Understand and demonstrate techniques for installing and securing plumbing
pipework
Start date
01-07-2025