Level 2 Traineeship in Plumbing

The Level 2 Plumbing Traineeship is a comprehensive training program combining practical, hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge to equip trainee students with the skills needed to become fully qualified plumbers. Trainees will learn how to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in both residential and commercial environments.


Course Code: P10778
Campus: Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Plumbing

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards, Lisburn, Downpatrick.

Why Study This Course

This Traineeship is aimed at 16 year olds who have just left school having obtained their GCSE's

Learn about copper pipe work, practical plumbing, iron pipe work, hot and cold water systems and central heating installations, bathroom fitouts.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature, where you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers.

Developing your wider skills as well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:

  • Citizenship
  • Working with others
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Self-management
  • Work professionalism
  • Digital literacy
Course Overview

The new Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements within the Direct Entry Traineeship or Introductory Traineeship:

Course will be a face to face 22-hour week and consist of:

  • A professional & technical qualification equivalent to a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade C;
  • A Transversal Skills qualification;
  • L2 Essential Skills in numeracy and literacy or GCSE Grades A*-C in English and Maths;
  • Work Based Learning;
  • A 2-week induction;
  • Professional & Technical skills development;
  • An end-point assessment.
  • You may also gain the opportunity to go on a vocational placement

Additional qualifications deemed necessary for work within a sector e.g. Health and Safety, CSR, manual handling. The traineeship is delivered through a blend of practical training and classroom-based learning. The course includes assessments, practical tasks and exams to ensure competency in plumbing skills.

Direct Entry Traineeship: entry will be based upon gaining a minimum of Grade D in English and Maths and completing a initial vocational assessment

Introductory Traineeship: If you do not meet the enhanced entry criteria you may enter an ‘introductory phase’ of the Traineeship. Upon enrolment, you will carry out initial assessments to confirm if you should enter the full traineeship or the introductory phase.

You will need:

  • a minimum of a Level 1 qualification, defined as four GCSEs at grades D to G including Maths and English grades D, or equivalent
  • Some areas have enhanced criteria for English and Maths at GCSE

Suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy.

If you have not obtained the stated entry grades for maths & English, but your assessment determines that you have the potential to achieve a Level 2 Essential Skill in numeracy and/or literacy over the duration of the NI Traineeship, you may be enrolled as an ‘Introductory’ Trainee, following the same programme as those of the Full NI Traineeship except for Essential Skills.  

*Entry criteria may be subject to change and enhanced criteria may apply.

Modules include:

  • Health and Safety in the Plumbing Industry
  • Plumbing Industry Processes, Techniques and Principles
  • Installing and Maintaining Cold Water Pipework Systems
  • Planning and Preparing for the Installation of a Central Heating System
  • Installing Underfloor Heating Systems
  • Installing and Maintaining an Open Vented Hot Water System
  • Sustainability in the Plumbing Industry
  • Installing and Maintaining Sanitary Systems
  • Practical Plumbing Project

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the Level 3 qualification in Plumbing under the apprenticeship programme if you secure employment or, alternatively, to FE at Level 3.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards, Lisburn, Downpatrick.

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Traineeship in Plumbing
Y10778DF1A-25/26-FT
Downpatrick
01/09/2025
16
Level 2 Traineeship in Plumbing
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Lisburn
01/09/2025
9
Level 2 Traineeship in Plumbing
Y10778NF1A-25/26-FT
Newtownards
01/09/2025
16

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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