Plumbing (SCQF Level 6) Modern Apprenticeship
What is special about this course?
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) offer anyone over the age of 16 the chance to earn while you learn. They are an exciting way of gaining a recognised qualification that will help to start your career without having to study full time.
This apprenticeship is the only industry recognised route in Scotland to a career in plumbing and heating.
As an apprentice plumber you could be involved in a range of projects from installing and testing heating systems, inspecting and repairing drainage and rainwater systems, cutting and jointing pipework, and more.
You will work with experienced colleagues on real projects while putting into practice what you learn from our dedicated lecturers at our Linkwood Technology Centre.
This course will provide apprentice plumbers with specific trade training as specified by the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbers Employers Federation (SNIPEF), ensuring that you will be highly qualified and skilled.
Entry requirements
You should be in a job or placement where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the qualification.
Course content includes:
- Apply Health and Safety Legislation and Working Practices (Mechanical Services)
- Apply Environmental Legislation, Working Practices and Principles (Mechanical Services)
- Maintain Working Relationships and Oversee Work Activities
- Install and Commission Hot and Cold Water Systems
- Install and Commission Central Heating Systems
- Carry Out Work on Electrical Systems for the Control and Supply of Mechanical Services Limited Scope
- Install Above Ground Drainage Systems
- Install Weathering Systems.
The key element of a Modern Apprenticeship programme is work-based SVQs combined with five core skills.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Block release
This course is work based where you will train towards a nationally recognised qualification while working as an employee, with support from UHI Moray. You will attend classes on campus via block release with the remainder of the time spent training on the job.
How long will my course last?
4 years
1st year: 13 weeks on campus learning
2nd year: 13 weeks on campus learning
3rd year: 10 weeks on campus learning
4th year: 1 week on campus learning
Where can I study my course?
- UHI Moray
- Technology Centre
Start date
August/September
Fees
In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may:
- Gain full time employment within the industry.
- Progress onto further study within the building and construction industry.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
For more information about this Modern Apprenticeship programme, please contact Neil Foxcroft, Northern Ireland Plumbers Employers Federation (SNIPEF), on 07795 314271 in the first instance.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.