What Plumbing Qualifications Do I Need?

If you are not working in plumbing, you can take the intensive plumbing courses that are available throughout the UK to take the City & Guilds (6129) Technical Certificate in Plumbing Studies at levels 2 and 3.

The technical certificates do not prove that you are a qualified plumber, only the full NVQ qualification can do this, but they do cover the theory and some of the practical skills needed to move on to the NVQ once you have a job or work placement.

They are available to all age groups but competition for places is strong. The certificates cover areas such as:

• Hot and cold water systems
• Sanitation systems
• Central heating pipe work
• Health and safety.

City & Guilds 6129 Technical Certificate In Plumbing Studies
Completion of a City & Guilds 6089 NVQ Level 2 is required

Plumbing - City & Guilds 6089 NVQ2

The City & Guilds 6129 contains the underpinning knowledge for the C&G 6089 NVQ level 2. However, an NVQ can only be obtained through on-the-job assessments carried out in the work place by you.

If you are employed in the industry and are able to carry out site-work of the skills covered in this course then we suggest you complete the necessary assessments for your C&G 6089 NVQ level 2.

Achieving an NVQ level 2

The plumbing qualification City & Guilds 6129 contains the underpinning knowledge for the NVQ level 2. However, an NVQ can only be obtained through on-the-job assessments carried out in the work place by you. If you are employed in the industry and are able to carry out site-work of the skills covered in this course then we suggest you complete the necessary assessments for your NVQ level 2. If your employer does not offer this service we can arrange assessors at an additional cost. We strongly recommend you photograph all your work for you to add to your portfolio.