Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing Apprenticeship

• Duration:
  Usually 2 years
• Start At:
  Flexible
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate
• Attendance:
  One day per week is the minimum requirement, to support the technical certificate theory and practical training.

Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Due to the technical content of the training, it is recommended that candidates have a minimum of 2 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 2, providing opportunity to develop practical skills needed with the trade area covering such aspects as, health and safety, principles of plumbing, hot and cold water systems, sanitation systems, pipe work for central heating systems, installation and decommissioning of domestic fittings, principles of earth bonding and lead work.

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.

Progression Once complete candidates can progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship Framework

• Technical Certificate - An appropriate Level 2 award such as Certificate in Basic Plumbing Skills
• Key Skills - Application of Number Level 2 and Communication Level 2
• NVQ Level 2 Qualification - Mechanical Engineering Services Plumbing
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Application Form
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.