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T Level Building Services Engineering - Plumbing and Heating Engineering Specialism
Course Overview
Course Code
P00791
Start Date
07/09/2026
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
2 years
Start time
08:30 am
End time
17:30 pm
Campus
Freemen's Park Campus
Level
Level 3
T-Levels are 2-year courses. The T Level in Building Services Engineering - Plumbing and Heating Engineering for Construction is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to pursue a career in the building services engineering sector as an Plumber. Combining technical theory with hands-on experience, the course includes substantial industry placements, offering learners the opportunity to apply their learning in real-world environments. The Building Services Engineering T Level prepares learners for a range of roles within the construction and engineering industries, supporting progression into skilled employment, apprenticeships or further study.
The technical qualification is made up of two components, both of which need to be successfully achieved to attain the T Level Technical Qualification Building Services Engineering for Construction. The core content is designed to offer sufficient breadth of knowledge and skills for the learner to apply in a variety of contexts related to the industry and those occupational specialisms linked to this T Level. The core content is the building blocks of knowledge and skills that will give a learner a broad understanding of the industry and job roles. At the same time, it will develop the core skills they will need to apply when working within the industry.
Occupational specialism develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to achieve threshold competence in an occupation.
In year 1 you will complete the T-Level core consisting of 14 knowledge outcomes:
1. Health and safety in construction
2. Construction science principles
3. Construction design principles
4. Construction and the built environment industry
5. Construction sustainability principles
6. Construction measurement principles
7. Building technology principles
8. Construction information and data principles
9. Relationship management in construction
10. Digital technology in construction
11. Construction commercial/business principles
12. Building Services Engineering (BSE) systems
13. Maintenance principles
14. Tools, equipment and materials
You will also undertake sessions towards the occupational specialism in bespoke workshops/classrooms.
In Year 2, learners will build on their foundation knowledge and move into more advanced technical training.
This specialism aims to help learners understand and undertake fundamental plumbing and heating work. Learners will have the opportunity to plan, perform, and evaluate their work while using a range of materials, methods, and techniques.
On completion of this specialism, learners will understand:
1. Plumbing and heating knowledge criteria
2. Install plumbing and heating systems
3. Commission plumbing and heating systems
4. Maintain plumbing and heating systems
5. Decommission plumbing and heating systems
All students must be age 16–18 on 31 August of their start year (year 1).
1 reference and 90%+ attendance at previous study/workplace
GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above. Plus a minimum of two additional GCSEs grade 4 or above ideally in a technical based subject.
Students previously at Leicester College need:
Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Plumbing
GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above.
All students will undertake a 6-week monitoring period to confirm level and suitability for this programme of study.
- Material fee: £150
 - Annual Tuition fee: £0
 
You will be required to purchase some basic equipment to support your learning and protect you during normal working practice in the workshop. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plus an identified tool kit combined cost of approximately £58. If you are a previous Leicester College student, you may only require a top-up tool kit at a reduced cost.
Re-sits for applicable examinations are chargeable.
On successful completion of the T-Level students can pursue a career in the Plumbing and Heating Engineering (Plumbing) field typically as an Apprentice on the acceleration Apprenticeship scheme. 
Completion of the core and the occupational specialism provides threshold competence for entry into industry but does not provide full proof of occupational competence.
Apply online via the College website, or if your school uses the Positive Steps @16 (PS16) application system you can apply through this and speak to your careers advisor if you are unsure. You will need details of your qualifications and employment history, and a personal statement to complete your application. Once your application has been successfully processed, you will be invited to a Welcome Event at the College to meet your tutors, learn more about your chosen course of study and tour the facilities. You are required to atttend a Welcome Event before we are able to offer you a conditional place. You will then need to confirm your acceptance of the course offered to you.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00791
Start Date
07/09/2026
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
2 years
Start time
08:30 am
End time
17:30 pm
Campus
Freemen's Park Campus
Level
Level 3