Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing Advanced Apprenticeship
Course
In Towcester
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Towcester
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Duration
12 Months
This training will develop practical and theoretical skills and knowledge to allow candidates to demonstrate a level of competence and be assessed so that they meet National Standards at NVQ level 3, providing opportunity to develop practical skills needed with the trade area covering such aspects as, health and safety, water regulations and building regulation, maintaining appliance parts.
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About this course
Due to the Advanced technical content of the training, it is recommended that candidates have completed a level 2 plumbing qualification or have a minimum of 4 GCSE at grade C or above in Maths, English or Science based subjects. Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment. Candidates must be in current employed within the plumbing industry.
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Course programme
- Duration:
Usually 12-18 months when following a Level 2 Apprenticeship - Start At:
Flexible - Level of Study:
Advanced - Attendance:
One day per week is the minimum requirement, to support the technical certificate theory and practical training.
Due to the Advanced technical content of the training, it is recommended that candidates have completed a level 2 plumbing qualification or have a minimum of 4 GCSE at grade C or above in Maths, English or Science based subjects. Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment. Candidates must be in current employed within the plumbing industry.
Content
This training will develop practical and theoretical skills and knowledge to allow candidates to demonstrate a level of competence and be assessed so that they meet National Standards at NVQ level 3, providing opportunity to develop practical skills needed with the trade area covering such aspects as, health and safety, water regulations and building regulation, maintaining appliance parts, system design, sanitary appliance fitting, material storage, hot and cold water services, lead work, fire fighting and boosted hot and cold water.
Additional optional units may be selected relevant to employers needs, but are not mandatory to complete the apprenticeship, e.g. ACS certificate of competency, additional costs may be incurred.
Assessment
Candidates will be assessed through the use of examinations, practical and theory assignments. Completion of a portfolio of evidence from assessment within the workplace including on site assessment will be required to complete the NVQ.
Framework
- Technical Certificate - An appropriate Level 3 award such as City and Guilds Certificate in Domestic Plumbing Services
- Key Skills - Application of Number Level 2 and Communication Level 2
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification - Mechanical Engineering Services Plumbing
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
You can download an apprenticeship application form here. Please complete all relevant parts and return it to:
The Student Centre,
Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education,
Freepost NH4905,
PO Box 73,
Kettering,
Northants,
NN15 7BR.
Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing Advanced Apprenticeship