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Plumbing (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
City and Guilds
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
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Start Date2 Sept 2024
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration2 Years
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CampusSpringtown
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Springtown
Course Modules
- Apply safe working practices in building services engineering working environment
- Pipework Processes
- Central Heating
- Environmental Technologies
- Scientific principles
- Hot water installation
- Cold water installation
- Electrical Safety
- Sanitation and drainage
- Install and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in the first year of programme. Applicants that require Ess. skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day form work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes @nwrc available prior to September 2024.ROI Requirements
Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieve in first year of programme. Applicants that require Ess. skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day form work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes @nwrc available prior to September 2023.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
You are employed so you attend NWRC 1 day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Assessor. You may also be required to attend college on days outside of the normal class day should Ess. skills be required.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - PPE required for workshop activities safety boots & overalls college cover the cost
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of the Level 2 it is possible to progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship. Further options including the Higher National Certificate; Higher National Diploma; NEBOSH; Degree options HE.Career Prospects
Many plumbers progress to design, consultancy, teaching and management, making the plumbing and heating industry a career with a long-term future. Salary depending on where you work or if you are employed/self-employed you can earn a good hourly and weekly wage. London and big city plumber’s wages can exceed the average wage of £15,000 to £40,000. If you work hard and are recognised as a good plumber, your earnings will give you a good standard of living.Enquiry
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