Within the plumbing and heating industry, you are working with your hands across a range of projects and no two days are the same, which gives you a great sense of accomplishment as you work towards a multitude of finished products each week, and it was this challenging yet rewarding career that I craved.
Plumbing and Heating Courses
Level 1 Plumbing Studies
This Level 1 Plumbing qualification is for learners wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. The qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in plumbing.
Level 2 Plumbing & Heating - Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI
This qualification is intended for those who want to gain the practical skills and knowledge in the plumbing and heating sector to work as a competent tradesperson.
Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeship NI
The Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment. This means you need to be employed to study this qualification. The course has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work as a plumber or progress onto further study.
Progression
| Level | Options | Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1/2 | Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs) | Level 1 Plumbing Studies |
| Level 3 | Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University) | Level 2 Plumbing & Heating - Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI |
| Level 4 | Higher Education courses accredited by | Level 3 Plumbing & Heating - Apprenticeship NI |
| Level 5/6 | Degree courses accredited by | BEng (Hons) Degree in Building Services with Sustainable Energy (1 year Top-up) (Validated by The Open University) |
| BSc (Hons) Degree in Construction Engineering & Management (1 year Top-up) (Validated by The Open University) | ||
| Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy - HLA (Validated by The Open University) | ||
| Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Validated by The Open University) |
