T-Level Plumbing (Building Services)
- Type: Full Time
- Level: 3
- Location: Swadlincote Campus
- Sector: Modern Methods of Construction
Course Overview
This qualification has been designed to deliver a high level of knowledge about the building services industry, as well as the occupational skills required to enter the sector as a plumber or gas engineer.
It develops the practical skills required for employment and/or career progression as a plumber within the industry, including hot and cold water systems, central heating systems and sanitation. Alongside this, you will study the scientific principles that underpin plumbing science and design work as well as wider building service themes.
The qualification will help you gain an understanding of the plumbing industry and the sector, covering topics including:
- Health and safety
- The construction and building services industry
- Design and planning
- Installation and commissioning of gas systems
- Maintenance and decommissioning of gas systems
Our qualifications are taught by fully qualified industry professionals, passing on their knowledge to allow you to enter a driven industry and lead in the future of the sector.
Studies at the Stephen Burke Construction Academy allow you to progress in safe, realistic working environments. You’ll learn practical skills alongside the underpinning principles required to be successful in the industry.
All courses offer enrichment opportunities and work experience with partners in the industry such as St. Modwen Homes to offer the chance to complete exciting customer and industry driven projects and gain experiences which bridge the gap between education and employment.
The course will require you to complete an industry placement with an employer who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training, providing demonstrations and talks on the industry and developing real life Building Services Skills in the workplace.
Each year, learners are also given the opportunity to be nominated for a prestigious learner of the year award which guarantees an interview for an exciting position at St. Modwen Homes as trainee in either Site Management/Technical Management or Quantity Surveying.
This technical qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the plumbing industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice. Furthermore, the completion of this qualification will give you the opportunity to progress onto higher education courses and training, either at college or university.
Applicants should be 16-18 and will be expected to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 including both GCSE maths & English.
Unsure if this is for you? Please contact our team on info@sotsiot.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.