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Course code
Y816
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only
Our Plumbing qualifications focus on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required to be successful in the Plumbing sector.
These courses are designed to deliver a high level of occupational skills and provide a sound basis on which to build. Our courses will also enhance your ability to work to deadlines and increase your speed in the workshop . Excellent organisational and time management skills will be developed by completing practical projects to strict deadlines.
The topics studied on this course are:
- Understand the fundamental principles and requirements of environmental technology systems
- Plumbing system installation planning
- Complex cold water systems
- Domestic hot water systems
- Sanitation and drainage systems
- Central heating systems
- Domestic gas principles
- Career awareness in building services engineering
This programme includes a 45-day (315 hour) industry placement to help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to progress into employment within the sector.
Theory exam, synoptic assignment, practical assessments and employer engagement.
Future career opportunities may include:
- Plumber
- Heating Engineer
- Gas Engineer
- Drainage Specialist
You
are required to purchase PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that you must wear
in all practical sessions; this will include a hi-visibility vest, a pair of
gloves and safety goggles, all available to purchase from college at enrolment.
In addition, you will also need to purchase a pair of steel toe capped
boots.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
For Level 3 Plumbing: GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English Language and a Pass on the Level 2 Plumbing Course.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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