Plumbing Studies City and Guilds Certificate

Plumbing Studies City and Guilds Certificate

• Venue:
  St Mark's Skills Centre, St Mark's Road, St James Industrial Estate, Corby
• Duration:
  One Year
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Foundation (Level 1)

Plumbing Studies City and Guilds Certificate Entry Requirements

• A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths or equivalent OR
• A relevant Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.

Entry is subject to a successful interview.

Content
You will learn the basic skills required to become a plumber. The course comprises of both practical and theory exercises that will give you relevant skills and knowledge so enabling you to work towards becoming a skilled tradesperson.

The programme is designed to provide the candidate with the practical skills and underpinning knowledge of plumbing and the plumbing industry. The programme is delivered in the training environment to meet current national standards. This qualification is delivered while learning the basic skills of plumbing.

The programme contains plumbing information for:

• Members of a building team
• Bending processes
• Jointing various materials
• Above ground drainage
• Plumbing systems
• Sizing systems
• System layout
• Storage cisterns
• Compliance with Water Regulations

Key Skills and the OCNW Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety will also form part of final qualifications.

Assessment
The main course has no exam. Each unit has a number of assignments that must be completed, which are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction. The overall grades from each unit are combined to give you a final grade which can be transferred into UCAS points.

Progression This course will prepare you for entry to employment in mechanical engineering services and further study on a part time basis.