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Plumbing

Diploma Level 3

Study mode Full time
Location Moulton
Level Level 3
Start date Sep 2024
Duration 1 year

Our Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing will provide your with an array of skills and theoretical knowledge to kick start your career in this industry. Our Plumbing students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. You will use our unique workshop equipped with state-of-the-art tools and facilities to develop a range of skills.

As part of your course you will have the opportunity to undertake commercial experience and apprenticeships in Plumbing and Heating, where you will learn and develop practical skills that will be vital for your future.

Guided by our expert lecturers you will gain a wider knowledge of complex domestic hot and cold water installations and central heating systems. Through practical and theoretical learning you will progress your skills in system planning and environmental technologies, focusing on advanced principles and techniques of gas and sanitation systems. You will cover modules including:

  • Complex Cold Water
  • Domestic Hot Water
  • System Planning
  • Sanitation & Drainage
  • Central Heating Systems
  • Domestic Gas Principles
  • Environmental Technology
  • Career Awareness

Hi-Vis and Work Safety Boots are required to undertake this course. All of our equipment is supplied by Baca.

In addition you may find it useful to purchase a textbook for your course. This can be purchased from a range of suppliers including Amazon

This is a full time course taking place on three full days per week. There will be a mix of practical and theoretical work which are split into two hour lessons. You will have regular breaks, including a lunch break.

Assessment consists of the following:

  • Practical assessments
  • Externally assessed Exams
  • Internal Exams
  • Written coursework and workbooks

A Level 3 Diploma will give you the chance to progress to an apprenticeship, full-time employment in the industry as a plumber/heating engineer, or set up as a sole trader within the sector. Other employment opportunities are also available.

Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies.

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The facilities you'll be using

No other college in the UK can rival the world class facilities we have at Moulton College.

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