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Level 2 Diploma (and NVQ Diploma) in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems

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Level 2 Diploma (and NVQ Diploma) in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems
Plumbing Qualifications
IMPHS (NVQIMPHS)

Diploma - 603/7341/6

NVQ - 603/7342/8

Level: 2, Credit Value: 45 (61)
427 (450)

Qualification Content

  1. Building Services and Structures
  2. Cold Water System Installation and Maintenance
  3. Know and Apply Domestic Above Ground Drainage System Installation and Maintenance
  4. Electrical Installation of Plumbing Systems and Components.
  5. Energy, Waste and Water Conservation
  6. Hand and Power Tools
  7. Health and Safety in Installing and Maintaining Plumbing Systems
  8. Hot Water Systems Installation & Maintenance
  9. Plumbing Science, Principles and Practice
  10. Water Supply Regulations and Water Byelaws
  11. Central Heating Circuits
  12. Working Practices in the Plumbing Sector
  13. Rainwater Systems (Optional Unit)

The objective of the Diploma qualification is to provide learners who are unable to access workplace practice to gain experience with the knowledge and skills to install and maintain plumbing and heating systems in an LCL Awards approved centre in accordance with legislation, regulations and industry standards.

The objective of the NVQ Diploma qualification is to provide learners, who are able to access workplace practice and gain experience, that they are competent in the installation and maintenance of plumbing and heating systems in an LCL Awards approved centre and in the workplace in accordance with legislation, regulations and industry standards

Learners who complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems (603/7342/8) are able to apply for a JIB-PMES Blue Plumber Card and join an Approved Plumber Scheme (see related links below).

Refer to the Qualification Specification.

Prerequisites and Assessment Methods

Learners will need to have:

  • Key skills (reading, writing and maths) equivalent to a Level 2 or above
  • Dexterity skills that will enable them to meet the demands of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria

 Learners registering for the NVQ Diploma will need to have access to plumbing work they will carry out in the workplace

Assessments are by observed and outcome based performance assessments and on-line & written examination.

Learners registered on the NVQ Diploma will also undertake observed assessment in the workplace

Related Qualifications and Resources

LCL Awards Level 2 Award in the Principles of Metering for Renewable Heat Installations Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment (Operators and Managers Course) Hot Water Systems & Safety (inc. Unvented Hot Water) Water Regulations
Qualification Specification for RQF L2 Plumbing & Heating
The JIB-PMES CSCS Registration Scheme Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme Anglian Water APLUS approved plumber scheme Severn Trent Water Mark approved plumber scheme Thames Water Approved Contractor Scheme (TAPS) Water Industry Approved Plumber Scheme

Fees and Additional Information

£118.00, E-assessment resits are charged at a cost of £30.00 up to and including 10 resits.

Additional Learner and Centre Information

What careers can this qualification lead to?

These qualifications prepare you for employment in the plumbing and heating industry. Possible roles include:

  • Trainee plumbing and heating engineer
  • Plumbing installer working in domestic or light commercial environments

The NVQ Diploma is recognised as proof of competence and can support applications to industry registration schemes once combined with further experience and qualifications.

What progression opportunities are available when I complete this qualification?

After completing either qualification, you may progress to level 3 qualifications in plumbing and heating system installation and maintenance or specialist courses in areas such as renewable energy technologies, unvented hot water, or water regulations.

Both qualifications provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in plumbing and heating, with opportunities to specialise as technology and industry standards develop.

What is involved in delivering this qualification?

To deliver the Level 2 Diploma and NVQ Diploma in the Installation & Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems, a training centre must be approved by LCL Awards and meet their delivery and quality assurance requirements.

To deliver this qualification, centres need qualified teachers and assessors with relevant industry plumbing and heating experience, supported by suitable teaching and assessment credentials. Centres must provide well-equipped practical training workshops where learners can develop skills in hot and cold water systems, heating systems, drainage, and electrical connections. They must also give learners access to up-to-date resources, including water regulations, Building Regulations, and industry standards.

The qualifications are assessed through a written exam set and marked by LCL Awards, a practical workplace assessment carried out by an LCL approved assessor, and portfolio of on-site evidence.

Centres therefore need secure IT facilities for online exams, structured workshop environments, and robust internal verification systems to ensure assessment consistency and compliance.

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