Apprenticeship
Plumbing Level 3 Apprenticeship
As a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician apprentice, you will develop the skills and knowledge to plan, install, service, maintain and commission plumbing and domestic heating systems. You will work with systems and equipment including…
Course overview
As a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician apprentice, you will develop the skills and knowledge to plan, install, service, maintain and commission plumbing and domestic heating systems.
You will work with systems and equipment including hot and cold water, sanitary pipework, drainage, rainwater systems, central heating and domestic heating appliances.
Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship is for people who want to develop a career as a qualified plumbing and domestic heating technician.
You will develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain plumbing and domestic heating systems, including domestic gas water heating and wet central heating appliances.
What you’ll learn
You will develop practical skills in measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework.
You will learn to install, maintain and commission plumbing and domestic heating systems, including hot and cold water, central heating, above-ground drainage and rainwater systems. You may also work with equipment such as boilers, pumps, heat emitters, bathroom furniture and controls.
You will also develop the knowledge and skills to work safely and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team, while learning about emerging technologies such as heat pumps, solar thermal systems, biomass boilers and water recycling systems.
Entry requirements
If you do not already have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, you will need to achieve Level 2 in both subjects by the end of your apprenticeship.
You should be able to demonstrate through an initial assessment that you are working at Level 2 in English and Maths.
The apprenticeship takes a minimum of 12 months, with the overall duration depending on your previous experience and learning.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
If you do not already have a GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, you will need to achieve Level 2 in both subjects by the end of your apprenticeship.
You should be able to demonstrate through an initial assessment that you are working at Level 2 in English and Maths.
The apprenticeship takes a minimum of 12 months, with the overall duration depending on your previous experience and learning.
Future career and study
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you can work as a qualified Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician.
With experience, you could progress into supervisory roles or move into areas such as design and planning. You could also use your skills and experience to set up and run your own plumbing and heating business.
Additional costs
<p>As a City of Bristol College student, you may have additional costs associated with attending your course, such as travel and stationery.</p> <p>You will also need to purchase the required City & Guilds textbooks and wear safety footwear and work trousers when working in the workshops.</p>
