Pre Apprenticeship Plumbing SCQF 5 NQ

What is special about this course?

This course will provide craft vocational training in the plumbing trade.  Successful applicants will follow the same attendance programme as the industrial apprentices.  This vocational qualification is designed to prepare people for employment, for career development or for progression to further study.

Entry requirements

You will be invited to discuss your application with us and must be able to demonstrate the academic ability to work at SCQF Level 3, also known as Access 3.  You will be asked to attend an interview and undertake an aptitude test.

The plumbing course gives you an introduction to:

  • Plumbing services;
  • Hot and cold water systems;
  • Domestic plumbing appliances;
  • Sheet lead weatherings;
  • Waste pipe systems

In this course, you will also study five Core Skills, including communication, ICT and numeracy, which can help you to gain the essential skills required for life, learning and employment.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

Face to face; practical hands on

How long will my course last?

1 Years

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Perth

Start date

September

Fees

Most full-time students will have their fees paid.

Students on part-time courses may also be eligible to have their course fees waived.

What can I do on completion of my course?

You may progress to SVQ Level 3 on successful completion of your course and gain relevant employment.  This course can also lead to NC Built Environment.

On successful completion of your NQ, you can apply for employment as an apprentice in your chosen trade.

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