Plumbing Courses - NVQ Level 2 - Technical Certificate 2
Plumbing Course NVQ Level 2 Aim:
To meet the needs of the plumbing industry and to provide apprentice plumbers with the necessary formal qualifications for recognition as a qualified plumber.
Plumbing Course Content:
The most recognised NVQ qualification is that accredited by City and Guilds
The City & Guilds Level 2 technical certificate is a mix of classroom based theory and practical workshop training and experience. The course usually comprises of around 8 units each of which you will be tested on as you progress.
Modules:
Provide learners with skills in the design and installation principles of hot and cold water systems, sanitary systems and central heating systems.
- Commissioning and Decommissioning Systems
Skills needed to make and declare a system in good working order and ready for operation and equally declare a system unfit for use.
- Effective Working Relationships
This module is measured by your practical work and the way you have conducted yourself at work
Student will learn how to fabricate, install and check sheet lead weathering system components and maintain sheet lead weathering systems
- Maintenance and Efficiency of Systems
Provide learners with skills to maintain and repair hot and cold water systems, sanitary systems and central heating systems.
A module outlining the basic safety regulations.
- Quality Development of Service
This module concentrates on progression and development of skills learned to provide the best service to customers.
Approximate time to complete NVQ level 2 plumbing course
Two years, part-time whilst working
Additional Special Features: Accreditation of prior learning and achievement may be considered if appropriate to the course content.
Qualification Attainable: Plumbing NVQ Level 2
Progression: Plumbing NVQ Level 3
Entry Requirements: In most cases you will need to be employed within the trade. However in some cases if you are not in the trade but have a basic plumbing certificate (NVQ level 1) or Plumbing theory diploma (available through distance learning) you may be given entry to the course. If you are accepted onto the course without being employed in the trade you must then find suitable employment as much of the work is practical.
You can be considered for training as soon as you leave school. There is no age limit when the training can commence.
The industry has set entry requirements for selection into the training scheme as follows: GCSE Passes: A minimum points score of 14 (from a maximum of 6 subjects), including at least 2 points from English and 4 from Mathematics or Accountancy or Physics or Chemistry or Technology and Design
The points system is outlines below:
GCSE Grades
A = 10 points, B = 8 points, C = 6 points, D = 4 points, E = 2 points, F = 1 point.
Assessment
All modules are assessed by a mixture of practical and written tests.
Attendance
Usually one day and/or one evening per week for 36 weeks each year. Employment in the industry is required for work based evidence.
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