This course is ideal for school leavers who want to gain basic skills and knowledge in order to gain entry into the plumbing industry. The programme blends practical workshop skills and activities with underpinning knowledge that is delivered in the classroom.
Alongside developing practical skills in plumbing, you will learn about health and safety for construction sites, how to effectively work in teams on construction projects and develop the attributes that will progress your career.
What you'll learn
Units studied include:
- Health and safety
- Plumbing and scientific principles
- Cold water
- Domestic hot water
- Central heating
How you'll learn and be assessed
This programme is delivered in the classroom and in the workshop.
You will develop a core set of employability skills in the classroom through a mixture of independent and group activities. You will be expected to contribute to class discussions with maturity and participate in group projects.
The skills, behaviours and attributes you learn in the classroom will then be applied in the workshop, where you will learn core plumbing skills.
A work experience placement is an essential part of this programme. You will be expected to reflect on the skills you gain from your placement and include this in your coursework.
Assessment will include coursework, oral examination, practical and written examinations.
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 3 or above including English language and maths AND an achievement on a relevant Level 1 course.
