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Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation

Course overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation is a Technical Level Qualification. It is for someone who is already working or wants to work in the Building Services Engineering Industry as a Plumber or Plumbing & Heating Engineer.

Course information

The qualification requires the learner to complete 6 units (all of which are
mandatory) and include the assessment of both practical skills and knowledge.
The topics covered are:


  • Understand how to organise resources within BSE

  • Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation,
    commissioning, service and maintenance techniques

  • Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation,
    commissioning, service and maintenance techniques

  • Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation,
    commissioning, service and maintenance techniques

  • Understand and carry out electrical work on domestic

  • plumbing and heating systems and components/LI>
  • Understand and apply domestic sanitation system installation,
    commissioning, service and maintenance techniques