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Plumbing (Level 3 Apprenticeship)

City and Guilds
Trades & Craftfs

Course Overview

Plumbers can work across many industries, including Gas, Renewables and Oil. Plumbing is well recognised as a necessary skill for the future economy. You will participate in a range of enrichment workshops built into all Level 3 programmes. Our students have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK Competitions with the aim of progressing to World Skills. Participation in competition and winning awards enhances the student’s Curriculum Vitae and may lead to exciting employment opportunities. Many students that have completed the Plumbing Level 3 qualification have went on to have very successful careers such as opening their own business, site supervisors, diversifying into other building services jobs in the fast growing renewable energy area.
  • Start Date
    2 Sept 2024
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown

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  • Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Apprenticeship NI Plumbing
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 02/09/2024
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Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown
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Course Modules

  • Organise Resources within the BSE
  • Oil Fired Appliance(Design,Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Central Heating (Design,Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Sanitation (Design,Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Complex Cold Water (Design, Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Complex Hot Water (Design, Install, Commission, Service and Maintain)
  • Understand and Carry Out Electrical Work on Domestic Plumbing and Heating Systems and Components (Awareness)
  • Industry relevant units
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths, English and ICT at Grade C or above; You must also have employment with a N. Ireland registered company confirmed and hold a L2 Plumbing and Heating NVQ prior to entry. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English, Maths and ICT at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a N. Ireland registered company confirmed and hold a L2 Plumbing and Heating NVQ prior to entry. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

You will be employed and attend college one day per week

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma through Apprenticeship NI further progression options including the Higher National Certificate; Higher National Diploma; NEBOSH; or Degree options.

Career Prospects

Many plumbers progress to design, consultancy, teaching and management, making the plumbing and heating industry a career with a long-term future. Plumbers with GCSE English, Maths and ICT can also become College Lecturers.

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Meet our students

  • Image of Stephen McAteer (Limavady)
    I studied the OCN Level 2 Award in Bakery & Patisserie. My course was delivered in the College's kitchens. There was a sense of community and a warm relaxing atmosphere throughout. If I was to describe my experience in 3 words it would be fun, exciting and therapeutic!
    Stephen McAteer (Limavady)
  • Image of Carrie Bonner
    NWRC has opened so many doors for me and has given me the experience I need for a career in the creative media industry.
    Carrie Bonner

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