Entry

This is a highly sought-after course and is considered a progression from the Level 1 Pre-apprenticeship suite, particularly the Basic Kitchen and Bathroom courses.

Entry Requirements

• Direct applications are accepted.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

Aptitude Assessment: Students must pass an aptitude assessment to be considered. Alternatively, candidates can bring evidence of passing the SNIPEF (BPEC) assessment to their interview.

Age Requirements for Direct Applicants: Direct applicants who are not current students must be 18 years old by the end of September 2025 to start this course.

Qualification Requirements: Direct applicants must have at least one of the following:

• National 5 qualification in: Design & Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Practical Metalworking, Practical Woodworking
• Level 1 City & Guilds (Pre-Apprenticeship suite) qualification in Construction
• Two years of proven industry or relevant work experience.
• Progressing Students: There is no age restriction for students progressing from current City & Guilds groups due to the safety training they have already completed.

Application Advice for Current Students: Current students are advised to consult their lecturer before applying to discuss their suitability for the course.

Selection Process: All applicants will go through a thorough interview process, which may include an aptitude assessment. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the construction industry.

Learn

Principle trade area covered:

• Health and safety in building services engineering
• Electrical principles and processes for building services engineering
• Scientific principles for domestic, industrial and commercial plumbing
• Common plumbing processes
• Cold water systems
• Domestic hot water systems
• Sanitation
• Central heating systems
• Drainage systems
• Understanding how to communicate with others within building services engineering

Qualifications, Certificates and Experiences

• City and Guilds Diploma Level 2 – Plumbing

Working patterns

In difference to many construction courses there is a considerable emphasis on theoretical as well as practical work and this must be considered at time of application.

Students will be expected to engage with and complete mandatory theory elements.

Students may be expected to engage with blended learning off campus.

Work Placement

Engagement with employers through visits and work placements may be available for students who excel and show a genuine desire to enter the industry.