Student Handbook 2024/25
Plumbing (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Springtown
Course Modules
- Planning and Preparing for the Installation of a Central Heating System
- Installing Underfloor Heating Systems
- Health and Safety in the Plumbing Industry
- Plumbing Industry Processes, Techniques and Principles
- Installing and Maintaining Cold Water Pipework Systems
- Installing and Maintaining an Open Vented Hot Water System
- Sustainability in the Plumbing Industry
- Installing and Maintaining Sanitary Systems
- Practical Plumbing Project
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above/equivalent Ess.Skills. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in the first year of programme. Applicants that require Essential Skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day from work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2025.ROI Requirements
Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O4 or above. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieve in first year of programme. Applicants that require Essential Skills must have written consent from their employer that they will be released during the day from work to attend these classes as they may be run on a different day to normal vocational class. PT evening ICT classes at NWRC available prior to September 2025.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 - Students must provide their own PPE for workshop activities safety boots & overalls
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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