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Plumbing (Level 3 Apprenticeship)

City and Guilds
Trades & Crafts

Course Overview

Plumbers can work across many industries, including Gas, Renewables and Oil. Plumbing is well recognised as a necessary skill for the future economy. You will participate in a range of enrichment workshops built into all Level 3 programmes. Our students have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK Competitions with the aim of progressing to World Skills. Participation in competition and winning awards enhances the student’s Curriculum Vitae and may lead to exciting employment opportunities. Many students that have completed the Plumbing Level 3 qualification have went on to have very successful careers such as opening their own business, site supervisors, diversifying into other building services jobs in the fast growing renewable energy area.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown

Important Message

If you are interested in applying for this course for 24/25 academic year, please email admissions@nwrc.ac.uk for more information. Applications for September 2025 will open soon.!

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Apprenticeship NI Plumbing
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date:
    Fees:
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Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown

Course Modules

  • Organise Resources within the BSE
  • Oil Fired Appliance(Design,Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Central Heating (Design,Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Sanitation (Design,Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Complex Cold Water (Design, Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Complex Hot Water (Design, Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Understand and Carry Out Electrical Work on Domestic Plumbing and Heating Systems and Components (Awareness)
  • Industry relevant units
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths, English and ICT at Grade C or above; You must also have employment with a N. Ireland registered company confirmed and hold a L2 Plumbing and Heating NVQ prior to entry. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English, Maths and ICT at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a N. Ireland registered company confirmed and hold a L2 Plumbing and Heating NVQ prior to entry. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

You will be employed and attend college one day per week

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma through Apprenticeship NI further progression options including the Higher National Certificate; Higher National Diploma; NEBOSH; or Degree options.

Career Prospects

Many plumbers progress to design, consultancy, teaching and management, making the plumbing and heating industry a career with a long-term future. Plumbers with GCSE English, Maths and ICT can also become College Lecturers.

Enquiry

  • Image of Leroy Grant (Barbering)
    There’s such a social and friendly atmosphere at the college. My lecturers are extremely supportive and the facilities are first class.
    Leroy Grant (Barbering)
  • Image of Kathryn Morgan (Limavady)
    I passed my Essential Skills in English after taking a community course with NWRC, through the Roe Valley Residents Association. The class was very relaxed and I had a brilliant tutor in Conal McNickle. I would highly recommend taking a class at your local community hub, and I’m now considering further learning with the College.
    Kathryn Morgan (Limavady)
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