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Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction

Accredited by ProQual

The Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction is the qualification that proves you are a competent pipefitter, installing pipework on construction and engineering projects. It is awarded by ProQual and regulated by Ofqual (qualification number 603/2520/3). It is the step up from the Level 2 Supporting the Installation of Pipework Components qualification: where the Level 2 is the support role, this Level 3 covers installing pipework in your own right.

It is aimed at experienced pipework installers who have the skills but not the formal qualification. An NVQ-style diploma is competence-based, so instead of written exams you prove you can already do the work to national standards, assessed from your own job. It is completed remotely.

It is made up of five mandatory units covering shaping pipework components, assembling pipework to specification, positioning and installing pipework, marking out for pipefitting, and testing the performance and condition of installed pipework, plus one optional unit. There are no written exams.

It is a recognised Level 3 qualification that can support a CSCS skilled-worker card for your role. The CSCS Cards guide explains how the card, the qualification and the CITB HS&E test fit together. You can also browse the full range of construction NVQs.

Who it's for

  • Experienced pipefitters and pipework installers without the Level 3 qualification
  • Workers who hold the Level 2 Supporting qualification and want to step up to installing
  • Pipework installers who need a recognised Level 3 qualification for a CSCS card
  • Self-employed pipefitters wanting nationally recognised proof of competence
  • Workers installing pipework on construction and engineering projects
  • Tradespeople formalising pipework skills built up on the job

Entry requirements

  • You must be installing pipework with enough work to evidence your competence
  • Substantial hands-on pipefitting experience is expected at this level
  • Access to live pipework installation work throughout to gather evidence
  • There are no formal entry qualifications and no written exams
  • You work with a qualified assessor who supports you remotely
  • A commitment to build an online portfolio of evidence from your work
  • For a CSCS card you also pass the CITB HS&E test at the level for your role

What you'll achieve

  • The Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction, regulated by Ofqual (number 603/2520/3)
  • Nationally recognised proof that you are a competent pipefitter
  • A step up from the Level 2 Supporting qualification to installing in your own right
  • Support for a CSCS skilled-worker card for your role
  • A portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence against national standards
  • Completed remotely, with no written exams and no time away from work
  • A qualification that matches the pipework installation you already do

What's covered

1
Shape pipework components
Shaping pipework components by material removal to the required specification.
2
Assemble pipework
Assembling pipework components to meet the specification.
3
Position and install pipework
Positioning and installing pipework correctly and safely.
4
Mark out for pipefitting
Marking out to the required specification for pipefitting.
5
Test installed pipework
Testing the performance and condition of installed pipework.
6
Optional unit
Establishing compliance of the installation with the specification, or shaping pipework by manually applied pressure.

How to enrol

  1. 1 Book and pay securely online using the button above. Enrolment is immediate, with no fixed start dates.
  2. 2 We send you a short skill scan form to confirm your experience and that this is the right qualification for you.
  3. 3 We register you with ProQual.
  4. 4 Your assessor gets in touch to get you started and guide you through building your portfolio remotely.

Level 3 Diploma in the Installation of Pipework Components in Construction FAQs

It is a competence-based qualification that proves you are a skilled pipefitter who installs pipework in construction. You evidence your competence from your own work, with no exams. The ProQual qualification number is 603/2520/3.
The Level 2 Supporting the Installation of Pipework Components is the support or mate role. This Level 3 covers installing pipework in your own right, so it is the step up to a fully competent pipefitter.
It is a recognised Level 3 qualification that can support a CSCS skilled-worker card for your role. Check the CSCS Cards guide and the card scheme rules for your occupation.
Yes. For a CSCS card you complete the qualification and pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test at the level for your role.
It is assessed remotely against national standards. You build an online portfolio of evidence from your pipework, including photographs and videos, and have professional discussions with your assessor by video call. There are no written exams.
It depends on your experience and evidence. The qualification carries a total qualification time of around 620 hours, a notional measure of the learning it represents rather than time off the job.
Yes. The whole qualification is completed remotely. You build your portfolio online and your assessor supports you by video call and email.
There are no formal entry qualifications. You do need to be installing pipework with enough work to evidence your competence at Level 3.
It is awarded by ProQual and regulated by Ofqual. The qualification number is 603/2520/3.
The cost varies by provider, and CITB-registered employers may be able to claim grant funding. Compare live prices at the top of this page.
You enrol and pay online, complete a short skills scan form, get registered with ProQual, and your assessor gets in touch to start building your portfolio.

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