This programme is ideal for those wanting to enter the plumbing industry.
You’ll have the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge in basic plumbing enabling you to progress onto our Level 2 course.
You will study:
You will also have a weekly tutorial, take part in course enrichment activities and study maths and English at your appropriate level.
Two GCSE grades at 3 or above, ideally including maths and English, or an equivalent.
Throughout the course, we’ll monitor your progress and provide constructive feedback to help you to improve where needed.
We’ll measure your skills and knowledge against nationally recognised standards specific to the construction area.
We assess you in a range of ways including practical tasks and projects from which you’ll create a portfolio of evidence, set online exams and written coursework and assignments.
A highly motivated team of industry specialist with a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of vocational trades will make up your teaching team.
Our aim is to work with you to support you to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed in the construction environment.
If you have the right attitude and commitment we can support you to become who you want to be.
Our industry partners include Local Authorities, CMS and the Health Service ensuring that our course content is always up to date and relevant to today’s construction industry and that our work placement opportunities are with some of the best employers in our region.
Once you’ve passed the Health, Safety and Environment test you’ll be able to gain work experience with local companies to practice the skills you learn at college in the real world.
Gaining this experience is ideal for moving onto an apprenticeship or employment.
You’ll train at our purpose built Skills Academy for Construction which is kitted out with dedicated workshop areas for each trade.
On completion of this qualification you will have developed the skills and knowledge needed to our Level 2 in Plumbing Studies.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.
There may be costs for uniform or equipment.
We’ll tell you more about this during the application process and let you know the cost.
We can help you source the neccessary items through our preferred suppliers, meaning you get the best rates.
Plus there is funding support available to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
Knowledge
Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Median Salary£34,568
Average QualificationsLevel 3 NVQ; A Levels
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