Industry Training & Assessment in Plumbing

National Construction College (South), Manor Road, Erith, Kent. DA8 2AD

INTAPLUMB APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

An Apprenticeship is the preferred means of achieving nationally recognised qualifications in the Plumbing and Heating industry. It combines on the job (at work) experience, with off the job (in college) training and enables the learner to 'earn while they learn'. InTAPlumb offer Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship programs in association with 'JTL', the leading national apprenticeship provider for the Building Services Industry.

APPLICATIONS

These courses are aimed at 16-24 year olds employed as Apprentices or Trainee Plumbers seeking to gain the industry recognised Plumbing qualifications.
Applicants should be literate, numerate, able to pass JTL aptitude tests and be fully employed within the Plumbing & Heating industry.

APPRENTICESHIP IN PLUMBING (NVQ LEVEL 2)

This 'Apprenticeship' in association with JTL is based on the apprentice successfully completing two qualifications.

• City & Guilds (6189-11) NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating
• City & Guilds Functional Skills Level 2

To obtain the 6189 Diploma NVQ L.2: Evidence of competence is achieved by completing 12 Mandatory units which includes:

• 11 City & Guilds set on-line multi-choice exams
• A comprehensive task manual of practical assessments.
• A 'Log' of 'On-site' assessments and activities from the workplace

The off the job training is Part time @ 1 day per week. This program is scheduled over a period of 23 months

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN PLUMBING (NVQ LEVEL 3)

This 'Advanced Apprenticeship' in association with JTL is based on the apprentice successfully completing the main qualification units and a set of units from one of the 'fuel option routes'.

• City & Guilds (6189-31/32/33/34) NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Plumbing & Heating

To obtain the 6189 Diploma NVQ L.3: Evidence of competence is achieved by completing 8 Mandatory units which includes:

• 8 City & Guilds set on-line multi-choice exams
• A comprehensive task manual of practical assessments.
• A 'Log' of 'On-site' assessments and activities from the workplace

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• An Option fuel route of either; Gas or Environmental Technologies which includes a set of 'option route' practical tasks and on-line multi-choice exams

The off the job training is Part time @ 1 day per week. This program is scheduled over a period of 23 months

There are also plenty of opportunities for our learners to acquire 'additional' qualifications at the completion of the 'Advanced Apprenticeship' in order to further their career and register with 'Competence Persons Schemes'. Other further career options are also available including our links with other training and educational establishments specifically centred on building services and associated programs in FE & HE.

APPRENTICESHIPS, EMPLOYMENT & CAREERS ADVICE

InTAPlumb offer independent advice and guidance for those seeking an Apprenticeship, employment or further progression in the industry. We have established links with many stakeholders within the training and skills network and some of the best advice and guidance can be found from our recommendations below.

JTL are the leading training provider for the building services industry and specialise in Apprenticeships for young people and employers:
www.jtltraining.com/careers

If you need help with obtaining contact details of employers and contractors for employment. Download our guide to trade association's members -
Careers and Job Search Factsheet

Our Frequently Asked Questions Apprenticeships Factsheet:
FAQ Apprenticeships Factsheet

Summit Skills is the government appointed 'Sector Skills Council' for the building services industry. They have a careers section that links to their 'GOOD DAY' site. This site has lots of information, booklets, careers maps and factsheets to download.
www.summitskills.org.uk

The Chartered Institute for Plumbing & Heating (CIPHE) website has a careers section with some Frequently Asked Questions:
www.ciphe.org.uk

For independent advice on apprenticeships and training for young people visit the official government website:
www.apprenticeships.org.uk