ProQual Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction
This is the ProQual Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction, an advanced qualification for plumbing and pipefitting professionals. The course is designed to develop skilled practitioners capable of installing and maintaining pipework systems in construction projects. Learners will master industry standards, safe working practices, and precision techniques for various pipe materials and systems. This qualification is Ofqual-regulated, confirming it meets rigorous government standards for quality and consistency in construction vocational education.
The benefits of achieving this regulated diploma are significant for both individuals and employers. Learners gain a nationally recognised credential demonstrating advanced technical competence to employers across the construction industry. They master sophisticated installation techniques for copper, steel, plastic, and composite pipework systems used in modern buildings. The course develops problem-solving capabilities for interpreting drawings and overcoming installation challenges on site.
Throughout the programme, participants will learn to interpret technical drawings and specifications for pipework installation in construction environments. They will develop skills in jointing techniques, system installation, testing procedures, and fault diagnosis across various pipe materials. The course covers above-ground drainage, cold water, hot water, and heating pipework systems installed to industry standards. Learners will understand how to identify and rectify common faults through systematic inspection and diagnosis. The key outcome is a competent advanced plumber ready for complex installations and supervisory duties.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
ProQual
GLH
599 Mandatory + 115 optional
Study Mood
Online
Assessment
Assignments Based
Course Study Units
Mandatory Units
- Contribute to effecting working relationships in construction
- Work safely and minimise risk in construction
- Identify and deal with hazards and emergencies in a construction environment
- Shape pipework components by material removal using hand tools
- Assemble pipework components to meet specification
- Position and install pipework
- Mark out to the required specification for pipefitting activities in construction
- Test the performance and condition of installed pipework
Optional Units – complete ONE unit
- Establish compliance of installation with the specification
- Shape pipework components by manually applied pressure
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enroll
This qualification is designed for skilled tradespeople seeking advanced status in plumbing and pipefitting.
- Experienced plumbers and pipefitters
- Advanced construction site operatives
- Apprentices completing advanced training
- Maintenance engineers and technicians
- Individuals seeking industry recognition
- Supervisor-ready trade professionals
Course Learning Outcomes
Contribute to effective working relationships in construction
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships.
- Deal with disagreements in an amicable and constructive way so that effective relationships are maintained.
- Keep others informed about work plans or activities which affect them.
- Seek assistance from others in a polite and courteous way without causing undue disruption to normal working activities.
- Respond in a timely and positive way when others ask for help or information
- Understand the importance of creating and maintaining working relationships.
- Understand problems affecting relationships.
- Understand lines of communication and responsibilities.
Work safely and minimise risk in construction
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understanding personal site safety responsibilities.
- Understand others site safety responsibility
- Know first aid procedures
- Understand evacuation procedures.
- Understand contingency reporting documentation and systems.
- Understand appropriate reporting lines and procedures.
Identify and deal with hazards and emergencies in construction
- Recognise industrial processes, tools, equipment and materials that have the potential to cause harm.
- Check for and identify potential hazards in the workplace in line with agreed and approved procedures.
- Take appropriate action to minimise the risk from hazards and emergencies.
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures.
- Understand hazard spotting and safety assessment methods and techniques.
- Understand types of hazards involving processes, tools, equipment and materials
- Understand effects of hazards on persons, property and the environment.
- Understand actions to minimise risk from hazards.
Shape pipework components by material removal using hand tools in construction
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Shape pipework components by material removal using hand tools
- Carry out the necessary actions after completing shaping pipework components by material removal using hand tools
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for shaping pipework components by material removal using hand tools
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for shaping pipework components by material removal using hand tools
Assemble pipework components to meet specification in construction
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Assemble pipework components to meet specification
- Carry out the necessary actions after completing assembling pipework components to meet specification
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for assembling pipework components to meet specification
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for assembling pipework components to meet specificationPosition and install pipework in construction
Position and install pipework in construction
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Position and install pipework to meet specification
- Carry out the necessary actions after completing the positioning and installation of pipework
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for supporting the positioning and installation of pipework
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for supporting the positioning and installation of pipework
Mark out to the required specification for pipefitting activities in construction
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Mark out to the required specification for pipefitting activities
- Carry out the necessary actions after marking out to the required specification for pipefitting activities
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for marking out to the required specification for pipefitting activities
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for marking out to the required specification for pipefitting activities
Test the performance and condition of installed pipework in construction
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Test the performance and condition of installed pipework
- Carry out the necessary actions after completing testing the performance and condition of installed pipework
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for testing the performance and condition of installed pipework
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for testing the performance and condition of installed pipework
Establish compliance of pipefitting installation with the specification
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Establish compliance of pipework installation with the specification
- Carry out the necessary actions after completing establishing compliance of pipework installation with the specification
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for establishing compliance of pipework installation with the specification
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for establishing compliance of pipework installation with the specification
Shape construction pipework components by manually applied pressure
- Work safely and minimise risk at all times
- Prepare work area, materials and equipment
- Shape pipework components by manually applied pressure
- Carry out the necessary actions after completing shaping pipework components by manually applied pressure
- Understand health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
- Understand work area, material and equipment preparation and reinstatement requirements for shaping pipework components by manually applied pressure
- Understand the tools, terminology, techniques and practices for shaping pipework components by manually applied pressure
