A Plumbing Apprenticeship is a Modern Apprenticeship where apprentices receive training in
all aspects of commercial plumbing and heating:
- reading design plans
- removing old and installing new bathroom fitments in an occupied building
- diagnosing faults in hot and cold water pipes, central heating systems, waste disposal and sanitation systems
- mending leaks, unblocking drains, repairing toilets
- choosing the right kind of pipe or joint
- working with plastics and metals such as copper, aluminium, zinc and lead
- cutting, bending, welding and soldering piping
- weatherproofing and maintaining ronepipes and guttering and other metal parts of roofs
The 4 year training process involves a combination of college hours and on site training leading to an SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) Domestic Plumbing.
Entry Requirements
We require all applicants to have achieved a General Level Standard Grade 3 or above in Maths, English, one science and a technical subject as a minimum. Apprentices must also pass the SNIPEF Apprentice Entrance Selection Test.
Please contact us for more details.