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Course code: P03303
Subject area: Plumbing & Heating
Study level: Apprenticeship
Course level: 3
Course time:
Various
Course date:
Various
Course location:
Bicester Construction Skills CentreDuration:
鈥� 36 months practical training period, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
鈥� Work-based training with your employer
鈥� Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 3 years)
鈥� Approximately 5 on-site assessment visits per year
鈥� Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
鈥� Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice鈥檚 time at work
Qualifications included:
鈥� Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
鈥� City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating
鈥� Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
鈥� Multiple choice test
鈥� Practical planning test
鈥� Practical, integrated assessment including CC1 and CENWAT
鈥� Professional discussion, based on a log-book completed during the end point assessment period
鈥� Health and safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices
鈥� Selection, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and decommissioning, service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair techniques on cold water, hot water, central heating, above ground drainage and rainwater systems
鈥� Principles of selection, installation, testing, commissioning, and service and maintenance techniques on domestic downstream natural gas pipework systems and appliances
鈥� Installation and testing techniques for electrical components and control systems on plumbing and domestic heating systems
鈥� Scientific plumbing, domestic heating and mechanical principles
鈥� Principles of domestic mechanical environmental technology systems
鈥� Principles of fuel combustion, ventilation and fluing arrangements
鈥� Principles of high-quality customer service
鈥� Different communication methods to suit different situations
What skills will apprentices gain?
鈥� Safe working
鈥� Core plumbing system techniques including planning, installation, testing, commissioning and de-commissioning, service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair techniques of cold water, hot water, central heating, above ground drainage and rainwater systems
鈥� Select, install, test, commission, service and maintain domestic natural gas pipework systems and appliances
鈥� Electrical components and control systems techniques on plumbing and domestic heating systems
鈥� The ability to take responsibility for their own work, organise and oversee a programme of work, and manage resources.
What behaviours will apprentices develop?
鈥� Honesty and integrity
鈥� Dependable and responsible
鈥� Enthusiasm and positive attitude
鈥� Quality focus
鈥� Willingness to learn
鈥� Work with others
鈥� Sustainable working
鈥� Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
鈥� City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating
鈥� Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship








