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NVQ LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN DOMESTIC HEATING 6189-21

This industry recognised qualification is aimed at those seeking a career as a Domestic Heating Engineer and is the main component of the official 'Apprenticeship in Domestic Heating' framework.

It is aimed at those employed and working within the Plumbing and Heating sector as apprentices, mates or trainees. This qualification can only be achieved by learners gaining relevant 'on-site' experience within the industry.

The NVQ L.2 Diploma qualification at Intaplumb is programmed over a 24 month period, attendance is 1 day per week and courses start in September and January. The Intaplumb learning program consists of a mixture of tutor led practical training activities and structured knowledge based classroom learning.

Applicants must be:

  • Aged 16+ at the start of the program
  • Fully employed within the Plumbing and Heating sector
  • Fully supported by an employer for the duration of the program
  • Approved by JTL (Apprentices only)

The Level 2 Diploma qualification consists of 10 units. In order for a candidate to achieve the full Level 2 Diploma qualification, they will need to successfully complete all 10 units.

Each unit is assessed by either: Knowledge only, Combination or Performance only.

Knowledge onlyThese units are assessed by an 'on-line' City & Guilds multi-choice exam.
CombinationThese units are assessed by various 'practical tasks' and by an 'on-line' City & Guilds multi-choice exam
Performance onlyThese units are 'on-site' practical tasks assessed in the workplace

NVQ L.2 Diploma in Domestic Heating (6189-21) units

City & Guilds Unit noUnit Title
001Understand and carry out safe working practices in building services engineering
002Understand how to communicate with others in building services engineering
003Understand how to apply environmental protection measures in building engineering services
004Understand how to apply scientific principles within mechanical engineering services
005Understand and carry out site preparation and pipework fabrication techniques in domestic plumbing & heating systems
006Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation & maintenance techniques
007Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation & maintenance techniques
008Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation & maintenance techniques
019Apply safe working practices in the building services engineering working environment
020Install and maintain domestic plumbing & heating systems

Upon successful completion of the NVQ Level 2 Diploma, learners can progress to:

  • NVQ Level 3 (6189-41,42,43,44) Diploma in Domestic Heating program
    Plus an option fuel route unit including:
  • Gas (Domestic) supply and appliances
  • Environmental Technologies

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