Course Summary
Course Category: Apprenticeship Courses (FET / HET)
A craft apprenticeship for those who wish to work as a plumber. Plumbers install, maintain and repair systems of water supply, drainage and central heating in houses and other locations.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Phase 1: With Employer
Induction Training
Introduction to Health & Safety
Introduction to Tools & Equipment
Introduction to Basic Skills
Phase 2: Delivered at Kerry College – Monavalley Campus(21 weeks)
You’ll study:
Thermal Processes and Mild Steel Pipework
Domestic Hot and Cold Water Services
Central Heating
Team leadership
Communications
Phase 3: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Phase 4: Delivered in Educational Colleges (11 weeks)
You’ll study:
Thermal Processes and Piping Systems
Cold Water and Water Treatment Systems
Oil and Central Heating Systems
Hot Water Systems
Gas Installation Safety
Team Leadership
Communications
Phase 5: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Phase 6: Delivered in Educational Colleges (11 weeks)
You’ll study:
Thermal Processes and Piping Systems
Renewable Energy
Heating and Air Conditioning
Gas Installer Domestic
Plant and Process Systems
Team Leadership
Communications
Phase 7: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
