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Overview

Title: Plumbing

Pathway: Construction

Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time, Part Time Print

Study Option

Also available as a Full Time / Part Time Course
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What will I learn on my apprenticeship?

We deliver the 4 year Advanced Apprenticeship Standard in Plumbing & Heating and offer two pathways - Gas and Environmental. You will learn about the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems and components.  You will learn how to work under minimal supervision to install and maintain domestic cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation and rainwater systems. You will also develop underpinning knowledge in both environmental technologies and domestic fuel systems. Throughout the Apprenticeship your skills base will broaden to include working with domestic gas systems and appliances whilst working towards Gas Safe Registration.
You will need to have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above. 

How will I be assessed?

You will attend College one day per week to gain the knowledge required to do your job and develop your skills. You will be taught by specialists in our up-to-date training facilities, and supported and observed in the workplace by qualified assessors with a wealth of expertise in the industry. Each year requires you to pass a 'Phase test' in order to move into the next year.

 

What will my apprenticeship lead to?

We offer two pathways - Gas and Environmental.

On successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship Standard in Domestic Plumbing and Heating - Gas, you will be eligible to be added to the Gas Safe Register.

Cost of my apprenticeship

Contribution Rules          

  • 16-18 Where the employer has under 50 employees and they are not a levy paying employer the learner is fully funded by the government, this rule also applies to 19-24 year old who are Care Leavers or in possession of an Educational Healthcare Plan
  • 16-18 Where the employer has 50 or more employees and they are not a levy payer there will be a 5% charge with the government paying the remaining 95%. The 5% contribution will be invoiced as per the table above.
  • 16-18 Where the employer is a levy payer, 100% of the funding will be claimed from their digital account on a monthly basis where the payments are scheduled according to the length of the learner's programme
  • 19+ All employers that are not a levy payers there will be a 5% charge with the government paying the remaining 95%. The 5% contribution will be invoiced as per the table above.
  • 19+ Where the employer is a levy payer, 100% of the funding will be claimed from their digital account on a monthly basis where the payments are scheduled according to the length of the learner's programme

Incentives

  • 16-18 The employer will receive £1,000 incentive, 50% at 90 days following enrolment and 50% at 365 days following enrolment assuming the student is still employed and active on the Apprenticeship. The employer will need to invoice the college for this at that time and confirm their eligibility to make the claims at that point. This applies to Apprenticeship Frameworks only and not new Standards.
  • 19-24 Where an employer has an Apprentice under the age of 25 where their earnings are below £43,000 per year the employer does not have to pay National Insurance Contributions (NIC's). Correct at the time of publication, check the HMRC section on gov.uk website

How to apply

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What happens next?

It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.

Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.

This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.

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