Full Time Level 1 National Award in Plumbing

Construction and the Built Environment - Plumbing
Level 1 National Award in Plumbing(2010/2011)
Study Method:
The study methods include practical workshops and formal classroom sessions, student-centred learning and private study.
Duration :Full Time - 2 days plus tutorials for 1 year
Who the Course is For:
The Level 1 National Award in Plumbing is a national designed course and is an introduction into plumbing as a career. The qualification is intended to enhance future employment within the plumbing industry and allows a student to gain the necessary skills required in basic aspects of plumbing as a craft. The course is college based and does not require the candidate to hold a position of employment.
Assessment:
Students undertake practical assessment tasks when they consider themselves ready, and examinations during their learning programme.
Course Leads To:
It provides excellent training for progression into employment in plumbing, or a VRQ 6129 level 2 in plumbing programme may be followed.
Entry Requirements:
The course is open to school leavers, mature students, the disabled and students with English as a second language. To cope with the demands of the course we would expect applicants to have achieved GCSE in English, Maths, Science and DT at grades A to C. All applicants will be expected to sit an entrance test prior to any place being offered.
Content:
All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within our state of the art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities. The topics include:
Safety
Basic principles and processes
Cold water supply
Hot water supply
Above ground drainage
Customer relationships/Environmental considerations
Practical
Full Time basis to include:
Tutorial
Communication
Application of Number