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WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Think of yourself in a brand new building with all the mod cons. Maybe a new build home or an office block. Now take away the lighting, heating and ventilation, the plumbing, power supply, the security and safety systems. You are left in a cold, dark uninhabitable shell. Building Services Engineers really do “bring buildings to life”.

WHAT WILL I DO?

If you are enrolled on the Building Services (Plumbing) qualification, you will study installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems, above ground drainage, pipework (copper, plastic, low carbon steel) and plumbing science. If you are enrolled on the Building Services (Electrical) qualification, you will study wiring and terminals, fabrication techniques, and electrical science and technology.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

You could undertake one of the many Apprenticeships available in the building services industry, or study an HND or degree at university. Our qualifications can lead directly into employment, offering learners the chance to develop their skills and knowledge to a high competency standard.

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  • Level: 1
  • Study Mode: Full-time
  • Start Date: September 2023

Building Services Level 1 (Plumbing and Electrical)

The course delivered will be a Level 1 Diploma in Construction which covers an introduction to Health and Safety in construction and a number of plumbing units and electrical units. This will give you an insight and taster into the building services industry. The qualification is designed with a practical focus but does contain some theory and knowledge questions. 

Overall you will be completing 13 units intended to improve your hand skills and knowledge to enable you to progress effectively onto the next level of qualification.

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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Full-time
  • Start Date: September 2023

Electrical Installations Level 2

Please note applications for this course are currently closed due to volume of applications. If you would like to discuss alternative options please contact admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk

This programme is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. It covers the basic underpinning knowledge and technical practical skills needed to be an Electrician. The programme provides a good foundation for future careers opportunities or progression on to a more advanced work-related qualification.

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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Electrical Installations Level 2

Please note applications for this course are currently closed due to volume of applications. If you would like to discuss alternative options please contact 

This programme is a practical, work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. You will learn by completing a variety of practical and theory assessments that are based on realistic workplace situations. It covers the basic underpinning knowledge and technical practical skills needed to be an Electrician. The programme provides a good foundation for future careers opportunities or progression on to a more advanced work-related qualification.

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Electrical Installations – Level 3

This is as a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. It covers the basic underpinning knowledge and technical practical skills needed to be an Electrician. The programme provides a good foundation for future careers opportunities or progression on to a more advanced work-related qualification.

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Electrotechnical in Dwellings Apprenticeship

This qualification will enable learners to work for small independent business or providers of homes such as local authorities, housing construction or electric utility companies. Once qualified they may wish to be become self-employed contractors or progress to become fully qualified Industrial or Commercial Electricians.

This Electrotechnical in Dwellings qualification meets the needs of Apprentices in England who want to work as a Domestic Electrician, installing and maintaining systems and equipment, including the connection of a range of comfort and convenience devices, in a range of domestic settings such as homes, dwellings or individual units eg care homes. It is a mandatory requirement of the Domestic Electrician apprenticeship framework in England. This qualification is for apprentices only.

Installation/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and experience to work competently in the electrical industry whilst working towards the industry standard qualification. You'll work under the close supervision of an experienced employer, learning all aspects of the job while maintaining effective working relationships with other trades and customers.

Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and domestic heating technicians can find themselves working inside or outside a property. Customer service skills and being tidy and respectful are important qualities as they can often find themselves working in customers’ homes as well as on building sites.

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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Full-time
  • Start Date: September 2023

Plumbing Level 2

For candidates who want to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified plumbers but enables them to gain the relevant hand skills and knowledge through studying Health and safety, Electrical principles, Scientific principles, Plumbing processes, Cold water systems, Hot water systems, Sanitation, Central heating systems and Drainage systems.

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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Plumbing Level 2 – Part-time

This course is now full. Please contact  to be added to our waiting list.

For candidates who want to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified plumbers but enables them to gain the relevant hand skills and knowledge through studying Health and safety, Electrical principles, Scientific principles, Plumbing processes, Cold water systems, Hot water systems, Sanitation, Central heating systems and Drainage systems.

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  • Level: 3
  • Study Mode: Full-time
  • Start Date: September 2023

Plumbing Level 3

For those who want to work as plumbers in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make you a fully qualified plumber but enables you to gain the relevant hand skills and knowledge through studying cold water systems, hot water systems, sanitation, central heating systems and environmental technology systems and site procedures and planning. You will also be required to undertake a minimum of 45-day industry placement.

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