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

The following training and assessment packages are certificated by LCL Awards to industry led standards

Title Content type

Qualification Title

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

Sector Subject Area (SSA) & Industry Sector

Plumbing Qualifications

LCL Awards Qualification Number

IMPHS (NVQIMPHS)

Qualification Regulator(s) number

603/7341/6 (603/7342/8)

Qualification Level and Credit Value

Level: 2, Credit Value: 45 (61)

Qualification Duration

427 (450)

Qualification Unit Titles

  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)

Qualification Information

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).

Design Standards

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Refer to the Qualification Specification.

Prerequisites

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

Examination and or Assessment method(s)

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

  • 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

Related Document(s)

  • Qualification Specification for RQF L2 Plumbing & Heating

Related links and support material

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

Standard Qualification Fee

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

Frequently asked questions about this course

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