BPEC 603/4526/3 - Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Plumbing & Heating

Information

BPEC 603/4526/3 - Plumbing and domestic heating technicians plan install, service, maintain and commission plumbing and domestic heating systems.

All technicians will be required to work on typical plumbing elements such as hot and cold water systems and storage, supplies to dwellings and associated pipework, above-ground pipework, connection to below-ground, sanitary pipework, fittings and furniture. Appliances and equipment can include central heating boilers, bathroom furniture, sanitary appliances, drainage and rainwater systems. Further to that, technicians will specialise in one of three areas:

This apprenticeships is divided into in four phases of equal length. At the end of phase 1, 2 and 3, the learner will attempt an ‘end of phase’ holistic assessment and a multiple-choice question test based on the Learning Outcomes and the Assessment Criteria required for that phase. The practical assessments are externally set by BPEC and internally assessed by the centre. The multiple-choice examinations are administered online.

The qualification is supported by industry and regulated by OFQUAL.

Successful completion of the qualification will allow the learner to register with the relevant Competent Person Schemes

Core areas covered

Core Units

• Health and safety systems (J/617/5976)
• Common processes and techniques (L/617/5977)
• Scientific principles (R/617/5978)
• Planning and supervision (Y/617/5979)
• Cold water systems (L/617/5980)
• Hot water systems (R/617/5981)
• Central heating systems (Y/617/5982)
• Rainwater systems (D/617/5983)
• Sanitation systems (H/617/5984)
• Environmental technology systems (K/617/5985)
• Domestic fuel systems (M/617/5986)
• Electrical work and the control of plumbing and domestic heating systems (T/617/5987)

Core on-site Units

• Install, commission, service and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems (A/617/5988)

Pathway options

Gas

• Specific domestic core safety for natural gas (F/617/5989)
• Install and maintain gas water heating and wet central heating appliances (T/617/5990)

Oil

• Core principles of oil fuel systems for dwellings (safety and efficiency) (A/617/5991)
• Install, commission, maintain and service oil systems and appliances in the work place (F/617/5992)

Solid fuel/Biomass

• Safety principles (solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion) (J/617/5993)
• Plan, install, commission, service and maintain solid mineral fuel and biomass combustion appliances (L/617/5994)

Environmental

• Air Source Heat Pump Systems (R/617/5995)
• Rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse systems (Y/617/5996)
• Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems (D/617/5997)

Entry requirements

Learners must:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have Grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and English or a pass at Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Details

To apply you will need to complete an application form, which will include your name, address, contact details and National Insurance number. Learners will need to complete an interview, where we will need to see an acceptable form of photographic ID.