Level 3 Plumbing Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus, full-time during the day over one year. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and literacy and numeracy at Level 3 to join. The course blends hands-on practical plumbing sessions with theory, covering legislation, tightness testing, pipework requirements, and ventilation. You'll develop the skills to install water and heating systems, work with metal and plastic pipes, and fix rainwater guttering.
Who this course is for
This one-year Level 3 Plumbing course is suitable for recent school-leavers as well as adults who are looking to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. Plumbers install water and heating systems in buildings and fix rainwater guttering. Plumbers cut, bend, join weld and fix pipes and sheets made from metals and plastics.
Entry requirements
You'll need a Diploma in Plumbing Level 2, literacy and numeracy at Level 3. You�ll be initially assessed at an interview.
What you will learn
You'll install water and heating systems in buildings.
You'll cut, bend, join, weld, and fix metal and plastic pipes.
You'll apply legislation relevant to plumbing work.
You'll carry out tightness testing on pipework.
You'll understand pipework requirements and ventilation standards.
You'll fix rainwater guttering and drainage components.
You'll develop practical competency across both theory and hands-on units.
How you will learn
Classes combine practical sessions with theory. Each unit has both a practical and a theory element. Most units are assessed through a practical exam and a theory exam. You must pass both parts of each unit to progress through the course. You'll also have an initial interview before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Longbridge Construction Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber. Install and repair water and heating systems in homes and commercial buildings.
Heating engineer. Fit and maintain central heating systems.
Building services engineer. Work on plumbing within larger construction projects.
Maintenance plumber. Handle repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities management.
Drainage engineer. Specialise in drainage and rainwater systems.
What you could study next
HNC in Building Services Engineering. A higher-level qualification for those wanting to move into technical or supervisory roles.
HND in Building Services Engineering. A further step into engineering management or design.
Gas Safe registration course. A short course that qualifies you to work legally on gas appliances, opening up gas engineer work.
Green technology training. Specialist courses covering heat pumps and renewable heating systems, a growing area of the plumbing trade.
