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Free Level 3 Plumbing Course in Manchester – The Manchester College Openshaw Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Plumbing Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll go deeper into hot and cold water systems, domestic heating, and advanced plumbing techniques. It also covers sanitation and health and safety within building services engineering. This level 3 plumbing qualification builds on existing plumbing knowledge and prepares you for more complex work in the trade.

Who this course is for

If you’re ready to advance your skills in the plumbing industry and take your knowledge as a plumber to the next level, then this Level 3 Diploma is the next step for you.

You’ll continue to learn all about plumbing and domestic heating, diving deeper into the technical aspects of hot and cold water supplies and focusing on new advanced techniques. You’ll explore further aspects of sanitation, and also develop a wider understanding of health and safety within building services engineering.

As your knowledge and skills develop, you’ll be training towards a role as a fully qualified plumber.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced knowledge of hot and cold water supply systems.
  • You'll study domestic heating systems and how they work.
  • You'll explore sanitation systems in greater depth.
  • You'll apply advanced plumbing techniques used in professional practice.
  • You'll build a wider understanding of health and safety in building services engineering.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus. Teaching covers both the technical theory and practical skills needed for advanced plumbing work. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and practical assessments that test your ability to apply skills in realistic plumbing scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw 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. Work toward gas-safe registration for gas appliance work.
  • Plumbing and heating technician. Diagnose and repair complex system faults.
  • Maintenance plumber. Keep plumbing systems running in commercial buildings.
  • Self-employed plumber. Take on residential and commercial contracts independently.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The NVQ route is recognised for a CSCS skilled-worker card and is often required by employers for site work.
  • Gas Safe registration training. If you want to work on gas appliances, you'll need ACS gas assessments on top of your plumbing qualification.
  • Level 4 qualifications in building services engineering. For those moving into supervisory or design roles within the sector.
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