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Plumbing and Building Services Engineering
Courses
| Qualification type | Level 2 Diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | Successful completion of a Progression Level 1 trade qualification or a substantial history within the construction industry. GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above or Functional Skills at Level 2. This course is a progression course for students who are currently studying at West Suffolk College. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
This course provides the level two technical and knowledge units for people seeking a career in the plumbing and heating industry and also practical work in our workshops using industry standard equipment. Successful completion of this course will give you a recognised City & Guilds qualification that can help towards obtaining an apprenticeship or work based qualification (NVQ)
If you are 19+ and are looking for a change in career we also offer a two year Level 2 Evening course to start your journey into the plumbing industry. This runs over two evenings a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm – 9pm, and is a combination of workshop and theory sessions.
The qualification covers many areas within Plumbing and Domestic Heating such as:
Successful completion of this course can enable you to undertake the Level 2 NVQ (provided certain criteria can be met).
This is the qualification required to have license to practice. Further details about this qualification can be discussed with the Head of Department.
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | Four GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including maths and English. It is expected that you will have a genuine interest in the industry. You will also be required to successfully complete an interview and an aptitude test. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
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