Free Level 3 Plumbing Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Campus, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need a Level 2 plumbing qualification and GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. The course runs for 36 weeks and builds on your existing plumbing knowledge. You'll cover advanced cold and hot water systems, central heating, complex sanitation, fault diagnosis, and environmental technologies. It prepares you for employment in the plumbing and heating sector.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing (CandG 8202-35) is designed for learners who have already completed a Level 2 plumbing qualification and want to develop advanced skills and knowledge. This course builds on your existing understanding of plumbing systems, introducing more complex installations, fault diagnosis, and maintenance procedures, including an introduction to environmental technologies. You will gain the practical and theoretical expertise required for employment in the plumbing and heating sector.
Entry requirements
You will need:GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)Completion of a Level 2 Plumbing qualification (such as CandG 6035-02 or CandG 8202-25 equivalent)
What you will learn
You'll design and install advanced cold water, hot water, and central heating systems.
You'll work with complex sanitation and rainwater systems.
You'll apply principles of environmental technologies, including renewable and low-carbon systems.
You'll diagnose, fault-find, and rectify plumbing system failures.
You'll apply health, safety, and legal requirements in a plumbing context.
You'll develop industry-standard problem-solving and working practices.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical work in the workshop. Assessment includes synoptic practical assessments where you demonstrate skills, written assignments, knowledge tests, end-of-unit revision quizzes, and end-of-year written tests. The practical sessions let you apply what you've learned to real installations and fault-finding scenarios.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Campus 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. Progress to gas work after gaining ACS gas qualifications.
Plumbing and heating installer. Work on new-build and refurbishment projects.
Maintenance plumber. Carry out planned and reactive repairs in buildings.
Environmental systems installer. Fit heat pumps, solar thermal, and low-carbon systems.
What you could study next
ACS Gas Qualifications. Required to work legally on gas appliances. The next step if you want to become a gas engineer.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. An NVQ route that supports applications for a CSCS or JIB skilled-worker card.
Level 4 Certificate in Plumbing Engineering. For those moving into design, surveying, or supervisory roles in the plumbing and heating sector.
