Level 2 Plumbing

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

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.

This course is designed to introduce you to the world of plumbing. You’ll learn how modern systems work, how to install and maintain them, and how to plan jobs safely and efficiently. This course is designed to prepare you for real industry work and help you move closer to becoming a fully qualified plumbing and heating engineer. This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade in English and Maths. If you have not yet achieved this grade you will need to complete the course over two years. This provides you with additional time to achieve a Level 2 in English and/or Maths, with additional trips, activities, employer engagement opportunities.

You will learn the essential skills needed to progress in the field of domestic plumbing and heating. You will develop a wide range of practical skills learning in our industry-standard workshops. During the course, you will develop your understanding of how to install, maintain and repair systems safely and effectively. This includes learning how to deal with common issues such as leaking pipes, faulty water systems and drainage problems. Topics you will cover include: • Health and safety at work • Materials: Gain knowledge of the different materials used in plumbing, and how to select the right ones for each job. • Storage and handling: Understand how to safely handle tools, equipment and materials. • Pipe systems: Develop practical skills in measuring, cutting, bending and joining pipes using a variety of methods and materials. • Installations: Develop the skills to plan and carry out plumbing installations, including toilets, sinks and baths. • Hot and cold water systems: Explore how water systems work in domestic properties, including installation, maintenance and fault finding.

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

To join this programme, you'll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, ideally including English and maths.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation in plumbing.

You can finish with a Level 2 qualification and get a skilled job however, this programme is designed to help you move toward a Level 3 qualification, which can lead to advanced jobs or apprenticeships.