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Plumbing City and Guilds Intermediate Diploma Level 2 (Sept '12)
Plumbing courses in Brighton
Course code: B00080
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: City & Guilds Diploma
Starting and ending month: September to June
Course duration: 36 weeks
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: Preston Road
Course aims:
Would you like to gain the skills and training required to enter the world of the Plumbing industry? Would you like a career that can be very financially rewarding? The Plumbing industry continues to grow and is very competitive – our courses have been designed to give you the skills and confidence to get out there working for yourself, winning jobs and contracts.
This is a one year full time course for students wishing to study for the Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing. If you are interested in a career in plumbing industry then this is the starting course for you.
The course requires that you attend 2 1/2 days per week at the college alongside an element of self study at home. Students should have obtained some form of industry related employment after the conclusion of the course.
Once employed, you can subsequently move on to a level 3 course.
To find out more about our Plumbing department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/plumbing
Course content:
This course is designed to meet industry standards and provides a good grounding for you to go out into the workplace ad subsequently on to a higher level. It covers all the required foundation skills, for example:
- Health and safety,
- Cold water systems,
- Domestic hot water,
- Sanitation systems,
- Central heating,
- Electrical
- Environmental awareness
- Supply
Facilities for students:
Students will be based at our Preston Road site where we have extensive workshop facilities. Student plumbers can be put forward for College and external award. Also, throughout the year we offer informal internal tournaments and contests. Learners will be expected to participate in sporting activities on Wednesday afternoons through the college.
Tutors:
The Plumbing department is staffed by an enthusiastic and experienced team who have various links with local employers.
Assessment: Assessment is from a mix of formal practicals and theoretical assessment.
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Entry Requirements:
GCSE grade C in Maths and 4 GCSE's at grade E or better or an equivalent level 1 qualification (eg BTEC or City & Guilds).
Interview for entry: Interview required
Pre-entry preparation:
Here are some useful websites if you feel you need to brush up on your maths before the assessment:
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise
www.keyskills4u.com/index.asp
move-on.org.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths
Progression and links:
After you have completed the Level 2 diploma you should next be seeking employment within the Plumbing industry with a view to enable you to complete the practical units of the level 2 diploma.
The Plumbing industry is constantly evolving and you will need to keep your qualifications maintained and up-to-date. City College is hoping to offer a series of industry certificated qualifications for employed plumbers.
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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