These apprenticeships provide the skills needed to work in the plumbing and heating trade. If you want your new and existing employees to achieve recognised quali�cations in the industry, this apprenticeship is a great way to start.

Duration

Entry requirements

Typical job titles

Progression

Key responsibilities

Level 2: 24 months, Level 3: 18 months

- 16 years or over.- Applicants will normally have gained a minimum of 3 GCSEs (grade A-C) or equivalent, preferably English, mathematics and ICT or a science.- Basic skills assessment in literacy & numeracy

Delivery

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high success rates

We are the largest college provider of apprenticeships in

We work with major companies including

Dyno Plumb, Woodford Heating &

Pinewood Studios.

Government funding may be

available. Eligibilityand criteria apply

west London A minimum of 30 hours of on the job training at work place per week including a day/ block release to study theory at the college.- Level 2 at Harrow & Uxbridge campus and - Level 3 at Uxbridge campus.

Heating Engineer / Specialised Craftsperson (Plumber or Heating Engineer) / Skilled Operative.

Level 2 plumbing and heating qualification is designed for anyone who wants to become a plumber or domestic heating engineer. It provides all the basic domestic heating and plumbing training you need to start work in the industry.

Level 3 plumbing and heating qualification is aimed at anyone who has already completed the Level 2 qualification, or who already has some relevant experience and knowledge. If you choose gas-related units at Level 3 you will achieve the Gas Safe licence to practise on successful completion of the course.

If you complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship, you may be able to progress onto Level 3.

- Competence Quali�cation: Level 2 & 3 NVQ - Diploma in Plumbing & Heating- Functional Skills- Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

Qualifications:

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ApprenticeshipG R O W Y O U R O W N T A L E N T

E M P L O Y E R F A C T S H E E T

Level Plumbing Level 2 & Gas & Heating Level 3

PLUMBING, GAS & HEATING

Mandatory unit

- Understand and carry out site preparation, and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems

- Understand and apply domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques

- Install and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems

- Understand and apply domestic hot water systeminstallation and maintenance techniques

- Understand and apply domestic central heating system installation and maintenance techniques

- Understand and apply domestic rainwater systeminstallation and maintenance techniques

- Understand and apply domestic above grounddrainage system installation and maintenance techniques

- Install and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems.

Modules and Content

Plumbing Level 2 National Vocational Qualification

Common Modules for all Apprenticeships:

- Rights and responsibilities of workers (including equal opportunities legislation)- Organisation, disciplines and representative structures of the industries concerned- Impact on the sector of public law and policies.

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

- Maths - Level 2 equivalent- English - Level 2 equivalent- Information Communication Technology – Level 1 or 2.

Functional SkillsEmployment Rights and Responsibilities

Mandatory unit

- Current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations applicable to work in the gas industry

- Safe gas and electrical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair procedures of gas installations and appliances needed to establish the safe operation of the equipment and installation in accordance with industry standards

- Gas and electrical theories and procedures involved in the practical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair of gas installations, appliances and associated equipment

- Relevant electrical/mechanical principles and how they are applied in work processes and procedures

- Up to date energy efficiency advice and guidance to be given to the customer

- Product knowledge to be able to discuss and advise the customer

- Current regulatory compliance, current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and the current Electricity at Work Regulations

- Company rules, policies and procedures as defined by the employer.

Gas & Heating Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)