Foundation Learning programmes are appropriate for a variety of learners and support the widening participation and inclusive learning agenda.
They are suitable for a wide range of learners. This programme is ideal for school leavers who want to become skilled in building services engineering.
This course develops your knowledge and skills in College rather than in a working environment.
You will learn by a series of practical exercises in well-equipped workshops, backed-up by relevant classroom theory. This includes an introduction to aspects of basic plumbing, heating, wiring, refrigeration and air conditioning.
You will also undertake qualifications in Personal and Social Development and Functional Skills. This programme is offered at Keighley College
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Leeds
(West Yorkshire)
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Peel Street, Morley, LS27 8QE
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Subjects
Plumbing
Engineering
Air conditioning
Access
Refrigeration
Course programme
You will cover the following:
Introduction to the building services engineering sector
Electrical Plumbing Refrigeration and air conditioning
Heating and ventilating
Health and safety
Environmental awareness
Building services engineering science
You will also undertake qualifications in:
Personal and Social Development and Functional Skills.
Weekly tutorials sessions are also incorporated to develop the learners' awareness of the wider curriculum, ie, ethical, social and cultural issues, organisation skills, confidence building and group work skills, all of which are needed in order to prepare for the world of work, or higher level courses. This course will introduce you to the world of building services engineering which expects its operatives to demonstrate a multi-discipline approach. The course will be delivered in the new workshops and classrooms of Keighley College You can progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing at Leeds City College. You could also progress onto an apprenticeship, if you have suitable employment.
As a plumber you would install, service and repair plumbing systems in homes and businesses.
Depending on whether you work in domestic, industrial or commercial premises, your duties could include:
Installing and repairing water supplies heating systems and drainage.
Additional information
Foundation Learning programmes are appropriate for a variety of learners and support the widening participation and inclusive learning agenda. They are suitable for a wide range of learners.