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The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma, written against the standards.
Built from your exam date and what you have actually done — which units you have started, which sessions are still open, what you keep getting wrong, and what is sitting on your key revision list. It will tell you what to do this week, and some of it will be away from the screen.
Everything you pass anywhere in the course counts here.
The six units
368 learning outcomes and 2666 quiz questions, in the order the qualification lists them. Units 331 to 335 feed the theory exam; Unit 336 is assessed through the synoptic assignment.
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge of the Water Regulations. It also provides the knowledge of cold water systems, specialist components, commissioning procedures and fault finding techniques. Learners will acquire practical skills in commissioning and rectifying faults.
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge of hot water systems, components, storage cylinders and temperature control as well as the commissioning procedures and fault finding techniques. Learners will consider alternative fuel sources and new technologies.
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with complex central heating systems and associated controls. Learners will be introduced to complex systems including their design considerations, boiler types, control systems, underfloor heating, decommissioning and commissioning requirements. Learners will also carry out installation of pipework and controls used in complex central heating systems with testing and commissioning procedures.
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills associated with complex sanitation and drainage systems. Learners will be introduced to complex systems including their design and commissioning requirements. Learners will also carry out complex testing and commissioning tasks used in plumbing.
The purpose of this unit is to provide learning in the fundamental working principles along with regulatory requirement relating to renewable energy. Learners will cover how to distinguish the potential type of building features that will meet the requirements to install renewable energy water conservation along with typical benefits and limitations.
The purpose of this unit is for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of site procedures in the building services engineering sector. In this unit learners familiarise themselves with different client types found in building services engineering, the responsibilities of individuals who might be on site as well as potential opportunities for progression within the industry to bigger and better roles. Learners will consider the different communication methods used on site, both between employees and with clients. Within the unit learners will investigate the different opportunities and methods used in the building services engineering industry for planning, monitoring and pricing work to make a profit.
Design assignments
6 assignments at the shape of the real thing — one job worked end to end, marked the way City & Guilds mark design work
Glossary
Look up any term across the course — searchable, in plain English, each linked to the lesson that teaches it
The Level 3 blog
A guide to every section in depth — sizing, design and fault finding worked through, with the numbers worth knowing and a self-test on each one
Revision
Every unit’s revision papers, final challenge, key revision, flashcards and games