An ideal option for people new to plumbing who want to build a career in the sector or one of its related fields. All the basic skills are covered, providing the essential skills and experience needed to progress further.
When you have successfully completed this qualification you will be at an Improver/Plumber’s Mate level.
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Entry Criteria
3 GCSEs (A*–D/9-3) including maths and English, or Level 1 Diploma.
Don't meet the grades? Take a look at the Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing for a solid understanding of key areas - you will be able to progress to the Level 3 upon successful completion.
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What will I study?
You’ll study a combination of practical techniques and theory based applications, including plumbing installations.
You’ll study the following mandatory units:
• Health and safety in building services/engineering
• Electrical principles and processes for building services/engineering
• Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing
• Common plumbing processes
• Cold water systems
• Domestic hot water systems
• Sanitation
• Central heating systems
• Drainage systems
• Understanding how to communicate with others within building services/engineering
This is a workshop and classroom based course, with assessment through practical skills tests, observations of your work, assignments, projects and online assessments with City & Guilds.
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Future Prospects
If you are employed you can study the Level 2 NVQ.
For more information visit the National Careers Service
