Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Develop the skills needed to begin a career within in domestic plumbing.

You will learn the enhanced skills needed to progress in the field of domestic plumbing and heating. Our course will equip you with the core units needed when entering employment.

Topics you will cover include:

• Health and safety in the workplace
• Working safely and effectively?
• Principles of environmental technology systems
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• Cold water system planning and design?
• Hot water system planning and design
• Domestic central heating systems planning and design

Throughout the course, you will learn a wide variety of skills and techniques in our well-equipped workshops. And you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions and work on community projects.

Assessment will be through completing a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work and online tests.

On successful completion you could move onto a Level 3 course or Apprenticeship or seek employment within the industry (you may need to obtain a CSCS Card and a Water Regulations certificate).