Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 2

Course Code: 2114

Apprenticeships are very popular programmes designed by employers that provide paid work-experience, training and qualifications to people aged 16 and above.
An Apprenticeship framework comprises:
- A work-based qualification (NVQ), assessed in the workplace, demonstrating practical skills linked to the job
- A technical certificate, achieved at College, showing the theoretical knowledge relevant to the job
and other qualifications valued by employers such as:
- Functional skills, which show competency in English, maths or I.C.T applied to the workplace
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS); they include creative thinking, independent enquiry, reflective learner, effective participator, self management and team working.

Qualification
In the workplace, candidates must complete the following units:
Maintain the safe working environment when undertaking plumbing work activities
Maintain effective plumbing working relationships
Contribute to the improvement of the plumbing work environment
Install non-complex plumbing systems and components
De-commission non-complex plumbing systems
Maintain non-complex plumbing systems and components
At College, candidates will study the Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies:
Health and safety
Key plumbing principles
Common plumbing processes
Cold water systems
Domestic hot water systems
Sanitation systems
Central heating systems (pipework only)
Electrical supply and earth continuity
Sheet lead weathering
Environmental awareness in plumbing
Effective working relationships in the plumbing industry
Workshop assessments will be carried out at College.
They will also study functional skills in maths and English at Level 2.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants must be aged 16 or over. They must be employed in a plumbing workplace for a minimum of 30 hours a week (including work and College).
Ideally applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths, English and science. All applicants will be individually interviewed and assessed.

Career Options:

You can progress onto the Advanced Apprenticeship in Plumbing.

For apprentices aged 19+ fees may apply but there is an expectation that your employer will pay this contribution.

Course Starting: Monday 03 Sep 2012 - AP - Tunbridge Wells

Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - AP - Folkestone