The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required within the plumbing sector. You will cover compulsory aspects such as:

• Working safely and effectively

• Principles of environmental technology systems

• Complex Cold water system planning and design

• Complex Hot water system planning and design

• Domestic central heating systems

• Planning and design

The college will collaborate with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. Employers will also provide demonstrations and talks on the industry and where possible work placements. This practically based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment in the plumbing industry or specialist further study.

Tameside College is at the forefront when it comes to construction especially in the much sort after plumbing sector.

• Experienced tutors and pioneering online learning resources ensures all training is current and in line with industry practises.

• Tameside College plumbing department promotes a friendly environment, where you can discover at your own pace and take advantage of a personalised learning plan which is tailored to your needs.

• You will work with the latest industry tooling in our state-of-the-art Construction Skills Centre (Coming Sept 2021).

• We have the best industry links in the area allowing us to provide you with on-site experience and prospects to future employment within the Plumbing sector.

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

Suitable candidates must have:

• Completed a Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing or Equivalent

• Achieved a Grade 4 or Equivalent in English & Maths

• Complete a successful interview with a Plumbing Tutor

• Have a genuine interest in the subject

• Possess very good communication skills

• Have a hardworking and conscientious approach towards the course.

The course is assessed via a combination of practical and theory-based tasks both of which will lead to a summative end point assessment at the end of the academic year.

A number of these tasks will be set by employers and other industry related bodies to ensure learners’ experiences and skills remain current and to industry standards.

This qualification will prepare you for a plumbing apprenticeship programme, which fully qualifies you to work as a plumbing and domestic heating engineer. The apprenticeship will give you an understanding of suitable onsite skills and further knowledge required to work in the plumbing industry.

Once qualified, you may also wish to study further in a specialist area such as the Renewable Technologies and Building Services Design.