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Mode of study
Part Time
Start date
07/09/2027
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by experienced and qualified staff who have all worked in industry. The department has staff from a wide range of industry backgroundswho will support you to achieve.
Course Code
DP2PBA1E/1
Duration
1-Year
Location
St Albans Campus
Awarding body
City & Guilds of London Institute
Assessment
You will be assessed through a range of methods which include online exams, written assignments and a practical portfolio.
About the course
Career options
It allows candidates to progress into employment, or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:
'Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
'Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Studies
During any of our Plumbing and Gas courses you will be expected to seek employment in the industry enabling you to gain invaluable hands-on experience.
Plumbing and Gas courses here at Oaklands can lead you onto many different career paths, including higher level courses to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).
Course Content - What will I learn?
Unit 202/502 Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering
Unit 203 Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing
Unit 204/504 Common plumbing processes
Unit 205/505 Cold water systems
Unit 206/506 Domestic hot water systems
Unit 207 Sanitation
Unit 208/508 Central heating systems
Unit 209/509 Drainage systems
Unit 210 Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering
You will be assessed through a range of methods which include online exams, written assignments and a practical portfolio.