Plumbing and Heating Level 3 T Level Full-time

Course Overview

Plumbing and Heating Level 3 T Level Full-time

During this T Level course, you will learn essential skills in basic plumbing and building services engineering. You will study health and safety, construction science, building technology, and sustainability. The program includes a 45-day industry placement for real workplace experience. You will need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. The course prepares you for skilled employment or further study in the construction and building services engineering industries.

Located at: Construction Centre 'CUBE'

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 2 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PCONTLPB

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science. OR hold a Plumbing T Level Foundation Level 2 qualification and English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above. If you do not currently meet these entry requirements, you may be able to study the Plumbing and Heating Level 2 T Level Foundation course.

There will be assessment windows throughout your study programme where your knowledge, understanding and practical skills will be assessed under exam conditions. You will achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. In addition, you must complete an industry placement, lasting a minimum of 315 hours.

You will need to provide writing and measuring equipment. We will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

T Level Technical Qualification

After gaining this T Level qualification, you could move on to skilled employment, a higher apprenticeship or Higher Education. See what careers are available in the Construction sector.Use our online careers tool,Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 03 June 2025.