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Plumbing (Level 3 Apprenticeship)

City and Guilds
Apprenticeships & Traineeships

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.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • 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.!

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  • Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Apprenticeship NI Plumbing
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
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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)
  • (Optional) : Industry relevant units
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths, English and ICT at Grade C or above/equivalent Ess. Skills; You must also have employment with a N. Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025 and hold a L2 Plumbing and Heating NVQ prior to entry.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English, Maths and ICT at Grade O4 or above. You must also have employment with a N. Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025 and hold a L2 Plumbing and Heating NVQ prior to entry.

Work Placement

You will be employed and attend college one day per week

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE for workshop activities boots and overalls

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 can also become College Lecturers with the relevant entry criteria.

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Meet our students

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    I've won 11 awards at independent film festivals, including Best Director and Best Short Film. The support I received at NWRC gave me the confidence to pursue my passion.
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    After graduating from NWRC I went to Queens University to study a BSc in Chemistry, followed by a PGCE. I'm now working as a full-time Chemistry teacher.
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