Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprentice
Marble M&E Group
Starting from £7.55 an hour
Monday - Friday, 8.00 am-4.30 pm, 40 hours a week
Marble M&E Group is a Mechanical and Electrical company who have been working for over 10 years, with projects spanning from domestic through to commercial. We have a staff of around 30 people.
As a Plumbing Apprentice, you will be expected to arrive on-site assisting the lead engineer with all plumbing installations. You will be using soldering crimp systems and plastic wastes.
What we are looking for
* A proficient worker, with some on-site experience.
* Positive attitude and willing to help.
* Get stuck into projects whilst learning from experienced plumbing engineers.
* A full, clean UK driving license is essential.
* It would be beneficial if the candidate lived in or around the West Sussex area.
Skills & Personal Qualities
* Skills with soldering and pipe bending.
* General/basic knowledge of plumbing
* Respectful
* Punctual
* Willingness to learn
* Organised
Entry Requirements
16-18 year olds need a GCSE Maths and English grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2, proof of certificates is required.
19 + year old need a GCSE Maths and English grade 1/2 or Functional Skills Level 1, proof of certificates is required.
Due to the demands of the role, applications with less than the required grades will not be considered. Equally, applications received without stating GCSE maths and English/Functional Skills/equivalent results will not be considered.
What does the programme include?
Plumbing & domestic heating technicians’ design, select, plan and install, service, maintain and commission plumbing and domestic heating systems.
All technicians will be required to work on typical plumbing elements such as hot and cold-water systems and storage, supplies to dwellings and associated pipework, above-ground pipework, connection to below-ground, sanitary pipework, fittings and furniture. Appliances and equipment can include central heating boilers, bathroom furniture, sanitary appliances, drainage and rainwater systems and environmental systems (e.g. solar, air source). Further to that, technicians will specialise in one of three areas in their fourth year.
What attendance is required?
Delivered on a day-release basis (one day per week) at City of Portsmouth College's North Harbour Campus in North Harbour, Portsmouth. Time spent training will come under the working hours per week.
Your Apprenticeship Liaison Officer and on site assessor will liaise with you to set up mutually convenient times for reviews and assessment visits at your place of work.
Learning and assessment
This is an integrated qualification which means both the qualification and apprenticeship should be completed, passed and awarded during the same period. On the fourth year of the apprenticeship the Gas option incorporates the requirements for the Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) and is an industry recognised and mandatory entry route for gas engineers to attain the necessary qualifications and competence required to work under the Gas Safe Register. The following qualifications apply:
* CCN1 – Core domestic gas safety
* CENWAT –Domestic gas central heating boilers and water heaters
* Integrated unvented hot water
* or other equivalent qualifications which meet the relevant Matters of Gas Safety requirements equivalent to the above.
The apprentice must apply to join the Gas Safe Register and is required to meet the requirements of gas safe registration on successful completion of the CCN1 and CENWAT or equivalent qualifications.
Potential other options to choose on the fourth year are:
* Oil boilers
* Solid fuel and biomass
* Environmental (air source and solar thermal)
Practical assessment with questions: You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 3 questions. Alongside this you will also have to complete your ACS assessments, which can last up to 3-4 days (if choosing the gas option for fourth year).
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence: You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 45 minutes and they will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use the portfolio to help answer the assessors questions.
Multiple-choice test: You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials. The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 48 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
* fail
* pass
Company Benefits
* National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage starting at £7.55 per hour, but will increase with experience and knowledge
* 20 days holiday entitlement per year plus bank holidays
* Government Pension Scheme
* Company Vehicle
Future Prospects
To be able to grow with the company. More responsibilities and promotions for work completed and time served.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Application question(s):
* What interests you about this apprenticeship?
* Why do you want to train as a Plumber? Please provide a comprehensive answer
* What are you looking to gain from this apprenticeship? Please provide a comprehensive answer
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
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