Domestic Plumbing & Heating SCQF Level 7 (Modern Apprenticeship)

Course description

The course is delivered in an integrated and holistic manner using a series of practical and theory assessments.  In addition to the subject specific content there are core units that need to be achieved, including installing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and decommissing domestic plumbing and heating systems.By completing the the following you will achieve the full Modern Apprenticeship:

• Plumbing & Heating SVQ3 at SCQF Level 7

Throughout the programme core skills will be intergrated, achieving:

• Communication (SCQF Level 5)
• Numeracy (SCQF Level 5)
• Information Technology (SCQF Level 5)
• Working with Others (SCQF Level 5)
• Problem Solving (SCQF Level 5)

The Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) require all apprentices to complete an additional on the job year to achieve full industry recognition. On completion of 4 years (in total) the apprentice will have satisfied the requirements to obtain an industry recognised construction card at the appropriate grade.

A Modern Apprenticeship is a great way of gaining skills, qualifications and experience, without having to study full-time. You will be earning whilst you are learning! This is an opportunity to work towards an industry recognised qualification whilst you are learning on the job and its a great way to kick-start your career.  Whilst learning the foundation skills required for a career in the construction industry.This is a qualification designed to prove that the learner has met the standards of work demanded by their chosen trade.You must successfully complete this qualification plus core skills at required SCQF Levels to achieve your full Modern Apprenticeship.

Learning outcome

Continued employment within the Construction Industry as a tradesperson, also the ability to progress to a site manager or further with additional qualifcations being gained in the future.

Upon completion, this Modern Apprenticeship could provide progression to:

• degree-level study at a higher education institution
• employment in the domestic plumbing sector, perhaps as a plumber
• trade specific qualifications