Plumbing and Heating

This Modern Apprenticeship gives employees the skills they need to install and maintain:

• hot and cold water

• central heating

• drainage

• weathering systems

They'll be able to apply their knowledge in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.

During the apprenticeship they'll learn about:

• technological requirements and changes

• statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements

• health and safety

• inspection and testing

• commissioning procedures

All candidates have to pass an industry-approved multiple-choice entry test. This tests their spatial awareness and their ability to calculate and measure.

Candidates must achieve a 70% pass mark to ensure they have the ability to achieve the Modern Apprenticeship.

The test is available in paper and electronic formats. SNIPEF regional training officers can bulk-test candidates if it helps your recruitment process.

After completion, employees can progress to qualified positions in the plumbing industry. They’ll be able to:

• register on a relevant industry certification scheme

• progress to higher technical and professional learning and assessment programmes

They could also progress in their career, with further training, to jobs such as:

• technician

• designer

• estimator

• project manager

• site/workshop supervisor/manager

• chartered engineer

• sales engineer

• commercial manager