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BPEC Diploma in Plumbing Foundation L2

at City of Portsmouth College, Portsmouth · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

There are 10 units to this course they are: (1) Understand and carry out safe qorking practices in Building Services Engineering (2) Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering (3) Understand how to apply environmental protection measures with BSE (4) Understand how to apply scientific principles with MES (5) Understand and carry out site preparation, and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems (6) Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques. (7) Understand and apply domestic hot water system installationcen and maintenance techniques. (8) Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation and maintenance techniques. (9) Understand and apply domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance techniques. (10) understand and apply domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques.

What you need to get on

You will be required to have English, maths and 2 other GCSE's at Grade D. You will also be required to pass a paper based Trade Test.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • COPC Northarbour Centre

    Harbourgate Southampton Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4BQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 10 September 2026 · Portsmouth

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