Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Installers and Repairers
Description
Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers assemble, install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilating systems and pipes and pipeline systems in commercial, residential and industrial premises and public buildings for non-renewable and renewable energy.
Tasks
- Repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replaces faulty taps, washers, valves, etc.
- Attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods.
- Tests completed installation for leaks and makes any necessary adjustments.
- Installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, heat pumps, radiators and fires.
- Measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of system.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Skills
- Active Learning
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Science
Related Courses
- Award in Construction and Employability Skills - Entry Level 3
- Brickwork - Level 2
- Construction Operations (Groundwork) - Level 2
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - T Level - Level 3
- Intermediate Diploma in Plumbing - Level 1
- Introduction to Plumbing - Level 1
- Introductory Programme in Built Heritage - Distance Learning
- IOSH Working Safely
- Multi-Trade Construction Skills - Level 1
- Plumbing and Domestic Heating (Gas) - Apprenticeship - Level 3