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Course Overview

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 or over looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage.

Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at Bournemouth and Poole College one day a week.

An Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating will give you valuable experience of a variety of trade related activities. You will be working on site where your duties could encompass many areas of Plumbing and Heating such as Health and Safety, Communication, Scientific Principles, Hot and Cold Water Installations, Central Heating Systems, Site Preparation and Pipework Fabrication.

Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to gain a nationally recognised qualification. 

An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE's.

Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon you securing employment, Bournemouth and Poole College may be able to assist you with this

The Apprentice does not have to pay any fees for this course, however the employer may be required to pay a contribution towards the costs of training.

To gain the full apprenticeship you will work towards the following:

Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (Natural Gas Pathway)

Knowledge and Skills

Plumbers will use knowledge and understanding to apply their technical and practical skills:

  • Health and safety
  • Core plumbing systems
  • Electrical components and control systems
  • Plumbing science and processes
  • Principles of environmental technology systems
  • Principles of fossil fuels
  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Safe working
  • Core plumbing system techniques
  • Electrical components and control systems techniques
  • Supervisory skills
     

In addition to the core skills and knowledge, Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians will undertake the Gas pathway, leading to Gas Safe registration.

GCSE's Grade 9-4 (formerly A*-C) in English and Maths or equivalent.

All applicants for an Apprenticeship will be required to attend an interview with the relevant Account Manager undertake an intitial and occupational assessment.

We MUST stress the importance of you contacting employers yourself as without an employer it will not be possible for you to commence training.

 

You will be continually assessed throughout your training.

You will be required to produce a completed NVQ portfolio of work based evidence.

Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Intermediate Apprenticeship within the relevant timescale.

You could progress in your chosen career at supervisory / management level.

As a Bournemouth and Poole College Apprentice you will have access to all college resources to help with your training. You will also have an assessor allocated to you to assess your workplace performace and conduct progress reviews with employers.

While your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship, you will also need to demonstrate to your employer

  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Practical skills
  • Ability to carry out routine calculations
  • Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Awarding Body:
BPEC

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Apprenticeship

Duration

48 Months

Location

Poole Campus

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