Plumbing Level 3 at West Lancashire College

More about the course

A qualification in Plumbing will help you learn the trade and progress onto an NVQ. This qualification is intended for those wanting to gain the skills and knowledge that is necessary to enter the Plumbing industry.

The course is part of the standard Level 3 route to a career in Construction. Students will receive specialist training from industry experts and suppliers including Sentinel Products, Mira Showers, Myson, Salamander Pumps, McAlpine, Wavin, plus much more.

Entry requirements

Plumbing Studies Level 2 qualification

What will I achieve?

If you successful complete this course, you will receive a Level 3 qualification in Plumbing

What will I learn?

Unit 201/501: Health and safety in building services engineering
Unit 301: Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
Unit 302: Plumbing system installation planning
Unit 303/603: Complex cold water systems
Unit 304/604: Domestic hot water
Unit 305: Sanitation and drainage systems
Unit 306/606: Central heating systems
Unit 307: Domestic gas principles
Unit 308: Career awareness in building services engineering.

What experience will I have?

Specialist training from industry experts and suppliers including: Sentinel Products, Mira Showers, Myson, Salamander Pumps, McAlpine and Wavin
Trips and visits the PHEX Manchester and Go-Karting
Specialist equipment including hydraulic steel benders, gas torches, hand banding/copper bending machines and stimulated rooms for practical works
Skills competitions, including World Skills UK
Progression to Apprenticeships

How am I assessed?

Online core unit examination
Awarding body phase tests
Portfolio of knowledge

Where can I progress?

Apprenticeship
Self employment
Foundation Degree in Construction
BTEC Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment

Course costs

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Learner Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

*Exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daily tasks:

Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.

Median Salary

£32,550 View more

Daily tasks:

Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

Median Salary

£27,859 View more

Daily tasks:

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements.
Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements.
Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors.

Median Salary

£37,760 View more

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

22 November 2023

A warm welcome awaits you at West Lancashire College Open Event

West Lancashire College invite members of the community to join them for their final Open Event of 2023, where a very warm welcome awaits you!

20 September 2023

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors to the local community once again and invite you to attend their first Open Event of the academic year on Monday 16th October 4.30pm-7pm.