Plumbing Foundation Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma

29012W0 | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 05/09/2022
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Is this course for me?

Plumbers fit, service and repair hot and cold water systems, and heating systems in homes and businesses. If you want a varied job that makes good use of your practical skills and takes you out and about, plumbing could be the career for you. You will need to be good at solving problems, be able to follow technical plans, and understand the importance of health and safety. Youll also need good customer care skills.
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What will I study?

It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the plumbing and heating sector such as Domestic hot water, Sanitation and drainage systems and Domestic gas principles.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

By continuous external and internal assessment; completing a portfolio containing workshop based evidence and ten examinations.

What qualifications do I need?

Successful completion of Level 2 in the subject plus maths or English at grade C / 4.

What can I progress onto?

This qualification can lead to you gaining employment in the plumbing industry. A highly experienced Plumber can earn over £37,000 a year. Those who work in the Manchester area can expect to be paid 20% more than a Plumber's average national salary. There are 5,143 plumbers employed in the region.

Other Information

If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£3142.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£203.00
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Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Engineers

Jobholders in this unit group assemble, install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilating systems and pipes and pipeline systems in commercial, residential and industrial premises and public buildings.

Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels

Opportunities

2.56%
FALL in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£17,929
Entry
£38,558
Median
£50,851
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replaces faulty taps, washers, valves, etc.
  • Attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods.
  • Tests completed installation for leaks and makes any necessary adjustments.
  • Installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, radiators and fires.
  • Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools.
  • Examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of system.

Knowledge

Building and Construction Mechanical Customer and Personal Service Design Physics Engineering and Technology Mathematics English Language Administration and Management

Skills

Active Learning Mathematics Critical Thinking Learning Strategies Reading Comprehension Active Listening Monitoring Speaking
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