UK Wide Information on Plumbing Apprenticeships & Training Courses Courses
Plumbing Apprenticeships
This site offers you the following information…
- Information about local opportunities in your area
- College and training centre courses information -
including maps and contact information - Website resources that will help you decide on the best route for you
- What you can expect to earn once you are a qualified plumber and how long it will take you to get to qualified status
Plumbing Apprenticeships and Training Courses
Specific course information relating to: Arundel, Battle, Bognor Regis, Bexhill-
Finding an employer...
To start a plumbing apprenticeship you will need to find an employer that is willing to take you on. You might do this by contacting local plumbing firms to see if they offer apprenticeships. Failing that you can use the apprenticeship search facility at http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Firms generally have a limited number of apprenticeship places available per year so competition is going to be strong. As well as the practical experience gained through an apprenticeship you will also need to achieve a plumbing qualification. The qualification will involve assessment of your practical work plus some written work. The standard qualification route is the City and Guilds Certificate in Plumbing 6129. Your employer may have a preferred provider.
On the job...
Plumbing involves a vast range of work from domestic servicing and installation to
construction to hi-
You might find yourself working in people’s homes or at school, hospitals, factories or shops. You must be prepared to work inside and outside and sometimes work at height. You may also be required to spend periods of time away from home. A plumber will need to be able to read and understand building and engineering drawings as well and wiring and circuit diagrams. You will also need to be good at fault finding and problem solving. An element of report writing is also involved in the job.
Although the work that you do will vary according to your eventual employer, there is a core set of skills that all plumbers must acquire in order to work competently and safely.
A good way to get some experience in plumbing and see first hand if it’s the job for you is to take a job as a plumber’s mate.
What does it involve?
A plumbing apprenticeship is available for suitable candidates aged 16 and over.
Apprenticeships allow you to start work and earn a wage from the offset whilst at the same time work towards a nationally recognised qualification in your field.
You should expect a plumbing apprenticeship to take four years to complete to advanced level. Apprentices will earn at least £95 a week, but once qualified should expect a starting plumber salary of between £17K and £21K. Your potential plumber salary could be a lot more.