Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing

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

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (including maths and/or English Language) completiong of Level 2 Plumbing

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.

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

BTEC HNC Building Services

Plumber, gas engineer, drainage specialist, heating engineer.

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

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

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.