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Overview
This course candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the plumbing sector.
Our department boasts spacious, modern workshops tailored to each trade, designed to simulate real-life working conditions. Using industry- standard materials enriches the learning journey, ensuring hands-on experience that aligns with industry expectations.
We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with local construction employers, offering valuable work experience placements. Additionally, every student has the opportunity to apply for an apprenticeship in their chosen trade, setting them on a solid path towards a successful career in construction.
How you’ll learn
Units you may study include:
- Health and safety in building services engineering
- Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering
- Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing
- Common plumbing processes
- Cold water systems
- Domestic hot water systems
- Sanitation
- Central heating systems
- Drainage systems
- Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Entry requirements
Progression from Level 1 or applications with prior experience or qualifications.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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Careers it can lead to
- Elementary Construction Occupations £26,300 a year
- Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Installers and Repairers £34,500 a year
- Pipe Fitters £38,400 a year
- Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
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- Groundworkers £33,800 a year
- Security System Installers and Repairers £29,000 a year
With further study or experience
- Construction Project Managers and Related Professionals £41,100 a year
Read more about careers and progression
Progression routes include:
- Apprenticeship
- Employment
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
“
I’m more of a hands-on learner and my course involved a lot of practical work, which was good. The tutors in Plumbing are great and really helpful. It was an opportunity presented by North Lindsey that allowed me to apply for my apprenticeship, so my course definitely helped me with my progression. I learnt a lot of skills needed to be successful in industry.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
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FE Open Event – 19th January 202719th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm
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Ask us about the course, entry requirements or funding.
Call 01724 281 111
What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.