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Level 3 Plumbing Course in Norwich

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Plumbing Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before the course starts, tuition fees are free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. Entry to this level 3 plumbing qualification requires progression from a Level 2 Plumbing Diploma. The course takes one year and builds on the skills and knowledge you developed at Level 2, preparing you for employment and career progression in the plumbing sector. All plumbing classes take place in fully equipped workshops, laboratories, and classrooms.

Who this course is for

You will learn and further develop and practise your existing skills from level 2 which are required for employment and/or career progression in the plumbing sector. All teaching will take place in our fully equipped workshops, laboratories and classrooms under guidance from qualified and experienced staff.

Entry requirements

Progression only from Plumbing level 2 Diploma.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced plumbing techniques building on your Level 2 skills
  • You'll work with hot and cold water systems at a higher level of complexity
  • You'll practise installation and maintenance of central heating systems
  • You'll apply safe working practices across plumbing tasks in workshop settings
  • You'll develop the technical knowledge required for employment in the plumbing sector
  • You'll use industry-standard tools and equipment in fully equipped workshops

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in fully equipped workshops and laboratories, alongside classroom-based theory. Teaching is delivered by qualified and experienced staff. Assessment for the City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing combines practical skills assessments and written or knowledge-based tests in line with the qualification requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumber. Install and maintain domestic and commercial plumbing systems.
  • Heating engineer. Service and install central heating and boiler systems.
  • Gas engineer. With further Gas Safe registration, work on gas appliances.
  • Maintenance plumber. Carry out repairs and upkeep in residential or commercial properties.
  • Plumbing supervisor. Oversee plumbing teams on larger construction projects.
  • Self-employed plumber. Run your own plumbing business once qualified and experienced.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 3 plumbing qualification, you could work toward a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating, which supports applications for a CSCS or JIB skilled-worker card. You might also consider Gas Safe registration training to work legally on gas appliances, or a Level 4 qualification if you want to move into supervisory or technical specialist roles.

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