Level 2 Award in Plumbing & Domestic Heating
The Level 2 Award in Plumbing & Domestic Heating offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in installing, maintaining, inspecting and troubleshooting plumbing and domestic heating systems. The programme covers water supply, drainage, heating equipment, pipework, safety...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Plumbing & Domestic Heating offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in installing, maintaining, inspecting and troubleshooting plumbing and domestic heating systems. The programme covers water supply, drainage, heating equipment, pipework, safety practices and practical system maintenance.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Plumbing and Domestic Heating Fundamentals
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
- Pipes, Fittings and Materials
- Safe Tool Use
- Plumbing Health and Safety
- Cold-Water Systems
- Cold-Water Distribution
- Hot-Water Systems
- Water Heating and Storage
- Central Heating Systems
- Boilers and Radiators
- Heating Pipework
- Drainage and Waste Systems
- Domestic Drainage Inspection
- Gas-Safety Awareness
- Ventilation and Combustion Awareness
- System Inspection and Testing
- Fault Identification
- Preventive Maintenance
- Practical Plumbing Installation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Apprentice Plumbers
- Heating Technicians
- Construction Workers
- Building-Services Personnel
- Facilities-Maintenance Staff
- Individuals developing plumbing and heating skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop practical plumbing competence.
- Strengthen hot- and cold-water system knowledge.
- Improve domestic-heating installation skills.
- Develop drainage-system awareness.
- Improve inspection and fault-identification skills.
- Strengthen safe maintenance practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied scenarios and hands-on plumbing/heating project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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