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Level 2 Plumbing

EKC Dover College

Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DH

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 2
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
EKC Dover College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Low Availability

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College
  • EKC Canterbury College
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Develop the confidence and skills needed to begin a career within in domestic plumbing.

Course Details

You will learn the basic skills needed to progress in the field of domestic plumbing and heating, looking at how to deal with leaking pipes, water systems and drainage.

Our course will equip you with the core units needed when entering employment and progressing to an NVQ.

Topics you will cover include:

  • Health and safety at work
  • Plumbing process
  • Scientific principles
  • Hot and cold water
  • Central heating
  • Above and below ground drainage
  • Electrical and renewable technologies

Throughout the course, you will learn a wide variety of skills and techniques in our well-equipped workshops. And you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions and work on community projects.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment will be through completing a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work and online tests.

Your next steps...

On successful completion you could move onto the Level 3 Plumbing course, an Apprenticeship, or seek employment within the industry (you may need to obtain a CSCS Card).


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