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Plumbing Engineering and Heating Engineering – T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction
LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 8 September 2025
Cornwall College Camborne - 8 September 2025
DURATION
Four days per week over two years including industry placement.
Four days per week over two years including industry placement.
ATTENDANCE
Full-time
Full-time
Course information
This T Level in Plumbing Engineering and Heating Engineering is a 2-year qualification that you can study after GCSEs. The course has been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the skills you need to enter the workforce in Plumbing Engineering and Heating Engineering roles within the Building Services Engineering Sector.
This T level is equivalent to three A Levels at A* and is recognised by higher education providers if you wish to continue studying after successful completion.
You will spend 80% of your time at college in high quality classrooms and workshops, and 20% (315 hours) of your time will be on a work placement with an employer.
When you complete your T Level, you will get a nationally recognised certification which will include:
• an overall grade for the T Level, shown as pass, merit, distinction or distinction*
• a separate grade for the core component, using A* to E
• a separate grade for each occupational specialism, shown as pass, merit or distinction
• statements confirming completion of industry placements
It will also give details of what you learned on the course to help you move into skilled employment or a higher apprenticeship or Degree.
To achieve the T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction - Plumbing Engineering and Heating Engineering pathways, you must complete the three components of this technical qualification.
These are known as the core component and the occupational specialisms
Occupational Specialism x 2
The purpose of these TWO specialisms is for learners to know and undertake fundamental plumbing systems engineering processes and procedures and heating engineering processes and procedures
On completion of this specialism, you will be able to:
• Install plumbing systems
• Commission plumbing systems
• Maintain plumbing systems
• Decommission plumbing systems
• Install heating systems
• Commission heating systems
• Maintain heating systems
• Decommission heating systems
Core Component
This component focuses on the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to Onsite Construction and Building Services Engineering.
• Fundamental health and safety practices.
• Scientific principles related to construction activities.
• The construction industry and careers within it.
• Principles of sustainability and design.
• Information, data and principles of measurement.
• Tools, equipment and materials used in BSE work.
• Legislation, regulations and approved standards that apply to BSE systems.
These are known as the core component and the occupational specialisms
Occupational Specialism x 2
The purpose of these TWO specialisms is for learners to know and undertake fundamental plumbing systems engineering processes and procedures and heating engineering processes and procedures
On completion of this specialism, you will be able to:
• Install plumbing systems
• Commission plumbing systems
• Maintain plumbing systems
• Decommission plumbing systems
• Install heating systems
• Commission heating systems
• Maintain heating systems
• Decommission heating systems
Core Component
This component focuses on the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to Onsite Construction and Building Services Engineering.
• Fundamental health and safety practices.
• Scientific principles related to construction activities.
• The construction industry and careers within it.
• Principles of sustainability and design.
• Information, data and principles of measurement.
• Tools, equipment and materials used in BSE work.
• Legislation, regulations and approved standards that apply to BSE systems.
Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.
Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English at GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
Grade 4 in Maths, English, Science and one other subject • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.
Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English at GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
Industry placements must last for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).
• Two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering core (component 350)
• One employer-set project covering knowledge and skills from the building services engineering core (component 350)
• A series of practical assessments for the occupational specialism Electrotechnical Engineering
What will my course look like?
• 4 days a week at College - Camborne Campus
• Site visits, guest speakers, industry event trips
• A minimum of 315 hours in an industry placement
• One employer-set project covering knowledge and skills from the building services engineering core (component 350)
• A series of practical assessments for the occupational specialism Electrotechnical Engineering
What will my course look like?
• 4 days a week at College - Camborne Campus
• Site visits, guest speakers, industry event trips
• A minimum of 315 hours in an industry placement
Learners who achieve this qualification will be able to progress either straight in to employment within the sector, on to a Higher Apprenticeship or in to a University degree level course.
Cornwall College Camborne
Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.
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Plumbing Engineering and Heating Engineering – T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction
Level 3
Cornwall College Camborne
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