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L3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation FT

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 15 Sep 2025
Type Full-time Provision
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If you would like to build upon your existing Plumbing skills and knowledge to launch your career in the industry then this course is for you. The course is intended as a Technical Level Qualification. It requires the completion of knowledge and practical assessments designed to provide you with the basic skills and understanding to allow a progression route to completion of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, Domestic Heating or Level 3 Plumbing Foundation qualification.

The qualification is intended for 16-19 year old learners who are in full time education. It is for someone who wants to work in the building services engineering industry and envisages a career as a Plumber or Plumbing & Heating Engineer. The qualification may also be suitable for other learners, such as adults, who are interested in plumbing or changing their career path.

During this course you will be asked to carry out work experience that is relevant to the subject you are studying. This is with an external company and allows you to put what you will learn in the classroom into practice. It will also help you to develop a variety of different skills. Upon completion of the course and the industry placement, it can also help you to secure an apprenticeship, employment or assist you with your application for university. We recommend that you start thinking about your placement as soon as you have applied for your course and consider potential employers you may want to undertake the placement with to help you get the most out of the experience. For further information and advice on industry placements please contact the industry placement team on [email protected]

Course Structure

The qualification requires you to complete 6 units (all of which are mandatory) which include the assessment of both practical skills and knowledge. The topics covered are:

  • Understand how to organise resources within BSE
  • Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques
  • Understand and carry out electrical work on domestic plumbing and heating systems and components
  • Understand and apply domestic sanitation system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques

Entry Requirements

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Assessment methods

online exams, practical assignments

Fees and funding

Free For Eligible 16-18 year olds and First Full L3 for 19+ year olds. Adult Learner Loans available, course costs apply.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this course you can progress into employment

Attendance

Daytime

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