Course Content
The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the skills required within the plumbing sector. You will cover compulsory aspects such as:
- Hot Water
- Cold Water
- Sanitation
- Central Heating
Course Assessment
To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments:
One externally set, externally moderated
assignment
One externally set, externally marked exam, sat
under examination conditions
Employer Benefits
Founded in 1906, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating
Engineering (CIPHE) is the professional body for the UK plumbing and
heating industry. Our membership is made up of individuals from a wide
range of backgrounds such as consultants, specifiers, designers, public
health engineers, lecturers, trainers, trainees and practitioners. The
CIPHE has a membership of around 7,200 including approximately 170
manufacturers and distributors, which support its work as Industrial Associates. Whilst the majority of members live in the UK, some 800 are resident in Hong Kong and a further 300 are resident in over 30 other countries. As the leading professional institution within the plumbing and heating industry we support this qualification for young people to progress into the industry.
Materials
Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required.
Progression
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, there are many
specialist qualifications available, such as environmental technology systems and designing and planning complex water systems.
Or
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing full time programme
Entry Requirements
Maths and English grade must be a Minimum of GCSE 4/C or Functional skills at L2 in both subjects.
