Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician (Natural Gas Pathway) Apprenticeship
This qualification offers a practical approach, teaching how to plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems.
- Course Type Apprenticeship
- Subject Area Construction and Trades
- Qualification Apprenticeship
- Study Mode: Day Release
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Construction Centre
- Course Length 48 months
- Overview
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This qualification offers a practical approach, teaching how to plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems.
You will:
- Be trained to meet industry standards
- Cover all the required foundation skills, including domestic piping, the domestic water system, soldering and Health and Safety
- Work in the excellent facilities at our Construction Centre
- Consider more advanced and complex areas, such as gas safety, pressurised hot water and water regulations on the Level 3 Apprenticeship
This course is ideal if you have practical and problem-solving skills. You will need manual dexterity and be able to work precisely. Good communication is a plus, as you will work in customers’ homes and on building sites.
Next steps: On completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship you will be a fully qualified plumber, able to work on the installation and maintenance. You may look to diversify into a specialist area of the trade, such as eco-systems or air-conditioning.
- Entry Requirements
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Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.
- Facilities
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- New specialist plumbing workshops
- Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
- Refectory
- IT suite
- Gas training and assessment centre
- End point assessment centre
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What our students think?
“My Grandad was a carpenter and so from a young age I have always wanted to be a carpenter too. I thought doing an Apprenticeship was the best way to get into the trade. If you prefer to be hands on then this course, or any construction course, is perfect, as you are active all... Read more >
I would highly recommend any business to take on an Apprentice to benefit future generations. As a former Apprentice, I really value the Apprenticeship scheme and recognise the importance of offering real life, hands on experiences for new Apprentices. I have employed two Apprentices who have both been very hard working and dedicated to the... Read more >
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