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Free Level 3 Plumbing Course in St Albans – Oaklands College St Albans Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Plumbing Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and the same English and maths grades. The course runs for 36 weeks and builds on Level 2 plumbing knowledge. You'll cover plumbing installation, drainage, and central heating systems through practical sessions and theory. Employer involvement is built into the qualification, so you gain experience relevant to real work.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing is aimed at those interested in a career in the plumbing industry. The qualification follows on from the Level 2 course, aiming to give you advanced plumbing knowledge and skills which you can apply in the workplace. Develop your knowledge and skills through practical and theory sessions focused around plumbing installation, drainage, central heating systems and more.

Employer and industry involvement is a key element of this qualification. This will enrich the learning experience and give every learner an awareness of the expectations of prospective employers within the plumbing & gas industry. These activities and tasks range from industry-set assignments, to demonstrations and work experience.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced knowledge of plumbing installation techniques.
  • You'll learn how to work with drainage systems.
  • You'll study central heating system design and installation.
  • You'll apply plumbing knowledge to workplace scenarios.
  • You'll build skills through hands-on practical sessions.
  • You'll engage with employer and industry input as part of the qualification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions and theory classes at the college. The qualification includes employer and industry involvement, giving you applied context for what you study. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or theory-based work, in line with the City and Guilds specification for this Level 3 plumbing qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans 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. Fit and service central heating systems.
  • Gas engineer. Progress to gas work after further Gas Safe registration.
  • Plumbing and heating technician. Specialist installation and fault-finding role.
  • Maintenance plumber. Ongoing repairs and upkeep in residential or commercial settings.
  • Site plumber. Plumbing work on new-build construction projects.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. The on-the-job NVQ is often required for a CSCS skilled-worker card and is the next step for many plumbers moving into full-time employment.
  • Gas Safe registration training. Required if you want to work on gas appliances legally in the UK. Separate training and assessment applies.
  • Level 4 qualifications in building services engineering. For those moving into supervisory or design roles.
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