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Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Course overview

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

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