Plumbing Advanced (Level 3)

This study programme will provide you with the knowledge and theory you need to work in the plumbing industry.

Entry requirements

To begin this study programme you will need...

Duration: 1 Year

Plumbing City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma with Functional Skills

Course content

Subject units:
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Planning complex domestic plumbing activities
- Installing complex domestic plumbing systems and components
- Commissioning and decommissioning complex domestic plumbing systems
- Servicing and maintaining complex domestic plumbing system components
- Maintaining effective plumbing working relationships
- Contributing to the improvement of complex plumbing business products and services
- Planning domestic plumbing gas systems work activities
- Installing domestic plumbing gas systems and components
- Systems involved in the above units are:
  - Cold water systems
  - Domestic hot water systems
  - Central heating systems
  - Above-ground discharge pipe work systems and connections to below-ground discharge pipe work systems
  - Electrical and earthing systems
  - Domestic gas

English and maths:
If you don't already have GCSE English and maths grade A*-C, we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.

Work experience

Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills

Additional vocational learning and qualifications

Assessment methods

You will be continually assessed in site-simulated areas, by a number of multiple choice papers and one formal written assessment.

Qualifications

Plumbing Studies City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma

Plus:

English and maths skills
Work experience
Personal development skills
Study skills
Employability skills

Further study and career options

On successful completion you could progress on to employment as a qualified plumber in building, domestic, industry and commercial environments, where you could combine your job with part-time study at the College to gain an NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing.

Additional information

You will be required to wear suitable safety footwear and overalls whilst in the workshop. You will be required to pay £30 towards materials for you to complete this study programme.

Funding information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses are still free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at www.bedford.ac.uk/finance

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Find out more at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.