Apprenticeship in Plumbing (Advanced)
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Training on the Apprenticeships programme is currently funded for apprentices aged 16 - 18 years at the time of enrolment. An employer contribution is required for those aged either 19+ or who have a level 4 or higher qualification.
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- Plumbing
- Skills and Training
- Team Training
- Engineering
- Systems
- Staff
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Course description: All training on this course is delivered either in the workplace or at college, on a day release basis.
This course develops the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective employee within the plumbing industry. It is recommended for employees who work within a plumbing role and who want to further their career and gain a qualification through a flexible combination of training and assessment in the workplace.
Your employer's business could include the installation, service, maintenance and repair of a variety of plumbing systems and equipment, including:
showers, baths and sinks
drainage pipes, plastic and copper water pipes and guttering
heating systems fuelled by gas, solar thermal, heat pumps, oil and coal
These products could be installed in domestic, industrial and commercial premises where not only are technical skills needed, but also the skills of customer service and communication.
Successful completion of the Advanced level framework equips an apprentice with the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. They include taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within parameters. They also reflect awareness of different perspectives or approaches within an area of study or work.
This Apprenticeship is ideal for developing skills and knowledge whilst working within the fast-paced world of construction. This qualification offers the unique opportunity to earn and learn in this sector. Real work experience, which is personalised to each learner’s aspirations and interests, is integrated into the programme.
The full Apprenticeship in Plumbing (Intermediate) is built up of a framework consisting of:
City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services - Plumbing
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics (QCF)
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Functional Skills English (QCF).
Additional measurable benefits include better team performance, productivity targets met or exceeded, quicker response time and reduced error rates.
Entry requirements: Applicants for this course will ideally have completed the Intermediate Apprenticeship, or have an equivalent level of experience. Apprentices who took their GCSEs more than five years ago and did not gain a C grade or above may need to take a literacy and numeracy test. Applicants will also be asked to attend a pre-enrolment interview.
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16, whether they have just left school or have been working for years. As an apprenticeship is a work based qualification, applicants should either have an employer who has agreed to support them, or be seeking an apprenticeship position through our vacancies list. Once you have secured a position with an employer your training can begin.
Objective: This course is designed for those seeking progression in their career with the opportunity to develop competencies that are needed to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation, maintenance, commissioning and servicing of domestic plumbing and heating systems. This could include:
Environmental technologies
Technological requirements and changes
Statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers, which lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
Assessment: Training and assessments are delivered at both the college and the workplace with students being required to spend one day a week on campus. Assessment is via a variety of methods, including case studies, assignments, practical assessments and projects.
Academic progression: Successful students may progress to the higher level qualifications in areas such as building services engineering, technology and project management or foundation degree in engineering, and continued professional development.
Career progression: Career or academic progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work into roles such as technician, designer, estimator, project manager, site/workshop supervisor/ manager, chartered engineer, sales engineer or commercial manager, or progression on to higher education.
Costs: Training on the Apprenticeships programme is currently funded for apprentices aged 16 - 18 years at the time of enrolment. An employer contribution is required for those aged either 19+ or who have a level 4 or higher qualification.
Additional information
Apprenticeship in Plumbing (Advanced)