Level 3 Plumbing Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus, full-time during the day. Fees may apply, though loans and fee reductions are available depending on your circumstances. Contact the college to confirm what you'd pay. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies to join. The course takes one year and covers complex domestic hot and cold water systems, alongside practical workshop training using specialist tools and equipment. You'll also have the opportunity to gain commercial experience.
Who this course is for
Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies.
Entry requirements
Completion of Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical plumbing skills using specialist workshop tools and equipment.
You'll study complex domestic hot and cold water systems.
You'll gain knowledge of plumbing and heating systems at an advanced level.
You'll build commercial experience through real work opportunities.
You'll develop the theoretical knowledge needed for professional plumbing work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a specialist plumbing workshop. The course includes commercial experience placements where you apply skills in working environments. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and theoretical elements as required by the City and Guilds qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College Higham Ferrers Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. An equipment list is available to download from the college website.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plumber. Install and maintain domestic and commercial systems.
Heating engineer. Service and install boilers and heating systems.
Gas engineer. Work toward gas-safe registration for gas work.
Plumbing and heating technician. Specialist fault-finding and repairs.
Maintenance plumber. Keep building systems running in commercial properties.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating. The on-the-job qualification many employers require for a skilled-worker CSCS card.
Gas Safe registration training. Required to work legally on gas appliances in the UK.
Plumbing apprenticeship (Level 3). Earn while you develop skills with an employer.
Level 4 qualifications in building services engineering. For those moving into supervisory or design roles.
