Plumbing Diploma (6035) C&G
at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college
What the college says
This one-year Level 3 Plumbing course is suitable for recent school-leavers as well as adults who are looking to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. Plumbers install water and heating systems in buildings and fix rainwater guttering. Plumbers cut, bend, join weld and fix pipes and sheets made from metals and plastics.
What you need to get on
You'll need a Diploma in Plumbing Level 2, literacy and numeracy at Level 3. You�ll be initially assessed at an interview.
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
Longbridge Construction Centre
South and City College Birmingham 4 Devon Way, Longbridge, B31 2TS
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Longbridge
- 7 September 2026 · Longbridge
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