Building Services NPA (Pre-apprentice Plumbing)

SVQ 2
Edinburgh College

Course details

Course description

Building Services NPA is your first step towards a career in the plumbing industry. During this course, you will learn and understand the basic principles of plumbing, building and engineering services. 

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the civil engineering industry. This course will encourage career progression and enhance your career prospects. This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus for one year. On completion, you will be awarded a National Progression Award (NPA) in Building Services and be eligible to apply for the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme or continue with further education. 

What you will learn

  • Basic Plumbing Principles
  • Hot and Cold-Water Systems
  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Basic electrical and electronic
  • New technologies

Learning outcome

  • Modern Apprenticeship 
  • SVQ Level 3 Plumbing Apprenticeship 
  • Built Environment NC  
  • Plumber 
  • Building services engineer 

Provided by

Edinburgh College

courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

0131 669 4400

Provider website

Granton Campus, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

EH5 1QE

Entry requirements

  • One pass at National 4 level in Maths or Physics grade c or above

Course options

Course details

Full time

Check with the course provider for dates.

Cost: £1,008.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Granton Campus

Granton Campus

350 West Granton Road

Edinburgh

EH5 1QE