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T Level: Building Services Engineering (Plumbing) Level 3

  • 3

    Level
    Level 3

  • Duration
    2 years

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0581

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

Summary

The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the Building Services Engineering Industry, and you will cover all aspects of the construction industry and building service engineering systems. You will cover a core content for the BSE sector alongside specialising in the Plumbing Engineering and Heating Engineering sectors.

Why Our College?

Equivalent to 3 A Levels

T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and are allocated UCAS tariff points.

Developed with industry

T Levels have been designed with leading employers and businesses. They will provide you with the skills to progress to an apprenticeship, university or skilled employment.

Academic and practical

80% will be academic and technical study at college. 20% will be practical experience gained with an employer as part of an industry placement.

Entry Requirements

Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Science. Achieve GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above.

Objective

This qualification will suit someone who is not yet employed or looking to enter the industry post mainstream education. The structure of the qualification is designed to give learners the breadth of knowledge and understanding across the BSE industry but also equips them with necessary occupational and core skills to enter the industry. This qualification Is designed to support fair access and allow learners to manage and improve their own performance.

Assessment

Paper Based Exams & Employer set project & Practical assessment task.

Progression

This qualification focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills needed for working in the BSE industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. Furthermore, the completion of this qualification gives the opportunity to progress onto higher education courses and training

Career Progression

Gas systems
Refrigeration
Heating and Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Apprenticeships
Employment

Fees

For UK students aged under 19 years old on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, your tuition fees are free.

Where Next?

Why Our College?

Equivalent to 3 A Levels

T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and are allocated UCAS tariff points.

Developed with industry

T Levels have been designed with leading employers and businesses. They will provide you with the skills to progress to an apprenticeship, university or skilled employment.

Academic and practical

80% will be academic and technical study at college. 20% will be practical experience gained with an employer as part of an industry placement.