| Qualification Title | BPEC Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation
BPEC Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation
BPEC Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation
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| Qualification Code |
Credits |
Guided Learning Hours |
601/2514/7
600/9432/1
600/9353/5
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40
70
53
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356
588
450
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| Support Information | Level 1 Purpose Statement
Level 2 Purpose Statement
Level 3 Purpose Statement
Level 2 Letter of Support – CIPHE
Level 2 Letter of Support – Mears Learning
Level 2 Letter of Support – Hull College
Level 2 Letter of Support – Tameside College
Level 3 Letter of Support – CIPHE
Level 3 Letter of Support – Hull College
Level 3 Letter of Support – Tameside College
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| Assessment Information | These nationally recognised qualifications are designed for new entrants to the plumbing and heating industry.
The Level 1 Plumbing Foundation involves knowledge and practical assessments that develop core skills and understanding. It provides a progression route to the Level 2 Plumbing Foundation or supports progression towards the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating as part of the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship.
The Level 2 Plumbing Foundation builds on this foundation through further knowledge and practical assessments. It provides a progression route to the Level 3 Plumbing Foundation or supports progression towards the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating as part of the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship.
The Level 3 Plumbing Foundation further develops knowledge and practical competence through centre-based assessment. It supports progression to the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating as part of the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship, or into higher education.
progress to the L3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating as part of the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship, or into higher education.
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| Unit Details | Level 1
- J/602/2479 Understand and carry out safe working practices in Building Services Engineering
- J/602/2482 Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering
- D/602/2486 Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within BSE
- Y/502/8180 Understand fundamental scientific principles within building services engineering
- K/505/9403 Understand and carry out copper pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems
- K/505/9417 Understand and carry out low carbon steel pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems
- M/505/9418 Understand and carry out plastic pipe fabrication work for domestic plumbing systems
- K/505/9420 Understand the key features of domestic plumbing systems
- T/505/9419 Understand and demonstrate techniques for installing and securing plumbing pipework
Level 2
- J/602/2479 Understand and carry out safe working practices in Building Services Engineering
- J/602/2482 Understand how to communicate with others within Building Services Engineering
- D/602/2486 Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within BSE
- J/602/2496 Understand how to apply scientific principles within MES
- D/602/2682 Understand and carry out site preparation, and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems
- H/602/2697 Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques
- F/602/2884 Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation and maintenance techniques
- Y/602/2888 Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation and maintenance techniques
- F/602/2917 Understand and apply domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance techniques
- J/602/2921 Understand and apply domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques
Level 3
- K/502/8930 Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
- R/602/2498 Understand how to organise resources within BSE
- K/502/9155 Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
- M/502/9156 Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
- T/502/9157 Understand and carry out electrical work on domestic plumbing and heating systems and components
- D/502/9296 Understand and apply domestic sanitation system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
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| Further Information | Assessments consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.
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| Useful Information | BPEC Level 1 Foundation Diploma in Plumbing Qualification Guide
BPEC Level 2 Foundation Diploma in Plumbing Qualification Guide
BPEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Plumbing Qualification Guide
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| Training Materials | Training materials are available from a number of sources.
BPEC Services Ltd. training materials
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| Funding | For UK funding info visit Learning Aim Reference Service Qualification Funding Information
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| Related Qualifications | Plumbing Qualifications
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| Career Opportunities | Career opportunities available through completing this qualification within the domestic plumbing and heating sectors could include plumbing and heating engineer and specialised craftsperson.
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Assessment centres wishing to deliver the Plumbing Foundation qualifications should contact aoadmin@bpec.org.uk
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