PLUMBING AND HEATING Level 2 Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Portadown Campus
Greenbank Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

As a plumber you could find yourself working in many different places, from construction sites to residential homes. From installing sanitation systems and servicing boilers to laying underground drainage pipework and repairing appliances, plumbers play a vital role in modern life. This is a popular apprenticeship, and with good reason: the job prospects are good and there is plenty of scope for self-employment.

The Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme at Level 2 and is primarily aimed at school leavers who aspire to work within a specific sector.
The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G. For this subject this should include Maths Grade D and English Grade D. On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Preparatory Phase.
Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects.
During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) , applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.
The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.
Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

Modules include:

Plan out the job required or work out what needs repairing.
Be able to follow plans and drawings and understand technical instructions.
Order materials from suppliers.
Fix baths, sinks, radiators, etc to walls, in floors or ducts.
Measure distances to work out the lengths of piping needed.
Cut and bend piping to correct dimensions.
Join piping so that it doesn’t leak.
Work as part of a team with joiners, bricklayers, electricians.
Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number (applicants who have achieved GCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent essential skill).