Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Level 3

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.

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs  including English and Maths grades 9-4  (formerly A*-C) and two other GCSEs Grades 9-3. 

Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification and have achieved a Level 2 in English and Maths.

Please note you will have to undergo a colour blindness test at your interview.

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

Qualification:
NVQ Level 3

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Building Services