Overview
Accelerated Plumbing & Heating/Gas Operative (ST0155) Level 3 ApprenticeshipThis occupation is found in the building services sector of the construction industry.
Plumbing & domestic heating technicians size and select, plan and install, service, maintain and commission plumbing and domestic heating systems.
Course information
36 months
Bedford – Day release
September, November, January
When offered job role and start date agreed with employer.
As soon as Apprentice starts employment. Arrangements will be made to start apprenticeship and college delivery.
- Health and safety systems
- Common processes and techniques
- Scientific principles
- Planning and supervision
- Cold water systems
- Hot water systems
- Central heating systems
- Rainwater systems
- Sanitation systems
- Environmental technology systems
- Domestic fuel systems
- Electrical work and the control of plumbing and domestic heating systems
- Install, commission, service and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems
- Specific domestic core safety for natural gas
- Install and maintain gas water heating and wet central heating appliances
Grade requirements…
• Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English
• GCSE grade 4 and above Maths and English
Other requirements…
Essential:
- Level 1 Equivalent or Grade 3 and above Maths and English
- Learning a variety of skills to enable the apprentice to be able to develop and complete their Apprenticeship and EPA
- 20% off the job training
- College attendance
- Regular 10/12/week Meetings with Training Coordinator, Manager and Apprentice to discuss progress and set SMART targets throughout apprenticeships
Course progression:
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship you could go on to study towards a Level 4 Foundation Degree in Building Services.
Career progression:
Entry to the Competent Persons Scheme in gas, water and unvented hot water and work within the industry.
Equipment:
• Safety boots
• High vis
• Tools (optional to bring into college)
This course is available at Bedford College (Plumbing Centre, Kempston).
For more information, please visit here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/gas-engineering-operative-v1-2
How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
