NPA PRE APPRENTICESHIP TO PLUMBING LEVEL 5

Course description

This course is for those who want to pursue a career in the building services engineering (BSE) sector or progress on to an apprenticeship in plumbing. The plumbing element covers health and safety, basic tool skills, sanitaryware installation, forming pipework, connecting and testing water supply, and drainage systems.

The NPA award is a pre-apprenticeship qualification preparing you for work in plumbing; heating and ventilating; air conditioning and refrigeration; and electro-technical fields. The course covers:

It also teaches skills in safety, communication, information technology, problem solving, team-working and numeracy.

You will have the chance to develop links within the industry by taking part in industrial visits/guest speakers. This course is recognised as a pre-apprenticeship course, completing this will set you apart from the crowd when you apply for an apprenticeship.

Learning outcome

Education: NC or HNC in Construction or NPA in Joinery

Employment: apprenticeship as an air conditioning engineer; domestic plumber; ductwork installer; gas fitter; heating installer; industrial and commercial plumber; installation electrician; maintenance electrician; refrigeration engineer; service and maintenance engineer. Previous students have found employment with SM Plumbing and West Lothian Council.