This five year training process involves a combination of college hours and on-site training, leading to an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering Services (MES) Domestic Plumbing.
- Reading design plans
- Replacement of sanitaryware
- Diagnosing faults in hot and cold water pipework, central heating systems, waste disposal and sanitation systems
- Mending leaks, unblocking drains and repairing toilets
- Choosing the correct kind of pipework
- Working with plastics and metals such as copper, aluminium, zinc and lead
- Cutting, bending, welding and soldering pipework
For more information and to apply: Plumbing Apprenticeship | Arthur McKay (arthur-mckay.com)