Industry Training & Assessment in Plumbing

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

Careers routes

CAREERS IN THE BUILDING SERVICES INDUSTRY

Plumber, Heating Engineer, Gas Engineer or Electrician are all recognised professions in the Building Services sector that require a high level of training, experience and industry qualifications. InTAPlumb offer a range of programs and courses that lead to recognised industry qualifications and competence registration.

The plumbing and heating industry holds diverse career paths, good wages and the opportunity for individuals to run their own business. Many skilled tradespeople progress to design, consultancy, teaching and management, making the building services industry a career with a future.

What kind of person do you need to be?

• Are you good with your hands?
• Are you prepared to undertake a physically demanding job?
• Are you willing to work in a variety of environments and in all sorts of weather?
• Are you prepared to travel, be mobile in a van or commute to a central location?
• Are you able to work both individually as well as part of a team?
• Are you interested in acquiring and updating a wide range of technical knowledge and information?

APPRENTICESHIPS

These courses are aimed at 16-23 year olds employed as an Apprentice or Trainee Plumber seeking to gain nationally recognised qualifications as part of a funded Apprenticeship program.

InTAPlumb offer Plumbing Apprenticeship programs at Level 2 and 3 in association with 'JTL', the leading national apprenticeship provider for the Building Services Industry.

Click here for - Apprenticeships information.

ADULT LEARNERS & NEW ENTRANTS TO INDUSTRY

Intaplumb offer programs specifically tailored for mature learners who are employed within the industry and are gaining valuable workplace experience.
These courses are aimed at adults seeking formal recognised qualifications to further their career in the domestic plumbing and heating sector.

InTAPlumb offer the City & Guilds Domestic Heating Diploma program at NVQ Level 2 which is suitable as an initial qualification for those new to the industry or existing workers seeking a recognised certificate.
Successful completion of this award can lead candidates to the City &Guilds Domestic Heating Diploma at NVQ Level 3 program, BPEC Gas Foundation award or other 'Competence Persons' qualifications. See our employment and careers section below with links and factsheets for advice and guidance.

Click here for - City & Guilds (6189-21) Domestic Heating Diploma NVQ Level 2
Click here for - City & Guilds (6189-41) Domestic Heating Diploma NVQ Level 3
Click here for - Entrants route to Gas ACS and Gas Safe Registration
Click here for - BPEC Gas Foundation (For new entrants)

PLUMBERS/HEATING ENGINEERS/GAS ENGINEERS

InTAPlumb offer a wide range of 'Gas ACS' programs and various 'Competence Persons' short courses for those working in the industry seeking recognised qualifications.

Successful completion of these awards can lead operatives to register with the 'Gas Safe Register' or a recognised 'Competence Persons Scheme' provider.

Click here for - Entrants route to Gas ACS and Gas Safe Registration
Click here for - Gas courses
Click here for - Gas ACS Categories of operatives
Click here for - Route to 'Competence Persons' Registration

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 official advice and guidance can be found from our recommendations below.

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

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 training for adults visit the official government website:
www.directgov.org.uk

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Phone: 01322 339807