Level 3 Plumbing Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available. Check with the college for details. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies to join. The course runs for one year and covers complex domestic hot and cold water systems, giving you the practical and theoretical grounding for work as a plumber. You'll train in a specialist workshop with industry-standard tools and have the chance 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 skills in domestic hot and cold water systems.
You'll gain theoretical knowledge of plumbing principles at Level 3.
You'll use specialist workshop facilities and industry-standard tools.
You'll build experience through commercial placements in plumbing and heating.
You'll develop skills in planning and carrying out plumbing installations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a specialist plumbing workshop. Training includes commercial experience placements where you apply skills in real working environments. Assessment is guided by the City and Guilds qualification framework and covers both practical competency and underpinning knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College 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 plumbing systems.
Heating engineer. Work on boilers, radiators, and heating systems.
Gas engineer. Progress with further gas qualifications toward ACS certification.
Plumbing and heating technician. Specialise in combined plumbing and heating work.
Maintenance plumber. Keep building systems running in housing or facilities roles.
Self-employed plumber. Run your own plumbing business once qualified and experienced.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating. The on-the-job qualification many employers require, often completed alongside an apprenticeship.
Gas training (ACS). Required if you want to work on gas appliances legally in the UK. Covers domestic natural gas and is assessed by an approved centre.
Level 4 qualifications in building services engineering. For those moving into supervisory or design roles in the sector.
