Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Stretford Campus

Further Details

Age

College 16-18,Adult

Department

Plumbing & Gas

Course Start Date

Monday 1st September 2025

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

00:00 - 00:00

Course Fee

£ 1286.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

TFP-GT3D-1100

Course Overview

The course consists of a Diploma in Plumbing Studies at Level 3. The course is both internally and externally assessed and is made up of a series of practical and written tasks. This will make up the underpinning knowledge for the trainee plumber. Obtaining this qualification allows anyone entering the plumbing profession who is not currently employed in a plumbing capacity to seek employment within the sector.

Learning is through classroom based and practical workshop activities. A variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed.

In conjunction with an NVQ level 2/3

Course Requirements

4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above (including maths and/or English Language).

What you will Learn

Learners must be dedicated and committed to the requirements of the course and Trafford College with a high level of attendance and punctuality supported by continuous home study.

Assessment

The college staff will administer and monitor practical and written assessments covering the range of units and competence.

Progression

BTEC HNC Building Services

Career Options

Plumber, gas engineer, drainage specialist, heating engineer.

Mandatory Units

Health and safety in building services engineering
Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
Plumbing system installation planning
Complex cold water systems
Domestic hot water
Sanitation and drainage systems
Central heating systems
Domestic gas principles
Career awareness in building services engineering

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Extra Costs Involved

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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