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BPEC Diploma in Plumbing Foundation L3

at City of Portsmouth College, Portsmouth · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

There are 6 units to this course they are: (1) Understand how to organise resources within BSE. (2) Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques.(3) Understand and apply domestic hot water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques. (4) Understand and apply domestic centra heating system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques. (5) Understand and carry out electrical work on domestic plumbing and heating systems and components. (6) Understand and apply domestic sanitation system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques.

What you need to get on

You will be required to have achieved the L:evel 2 Diploma in plumbing Foundation or the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing & Heating

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • COPC Northarbour Centre

    Harbourgate Southampton Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4BQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 9 September 2026 · Portsmouth

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