Course overview
This qualification is suitable for candidates already working within the plumbing industry who want to gain a recognised qualification. Candidates should have previously completed a level 2 plumbing qualification.
The learner journey
1. 48 months on programme - This is when the individual will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours which will support them for their End-Point Assessment. The learner could partake in a combination of activities, such as classroom-based sessions, mentoring, shadowing, bespoke resources and off-site visits in order to support their learning and development.
You will be required to complete online multiple-choice exams, written assignments and practical assessments. The NVQ portfolio of evidence is collected on site through reflective accounts and formal observations in the workplace.
2. Gateway – After the 48 months teaching and learning, you, your training provider and the learner will review the learner’s journey and decide whether it is the right time for the on-programme assessment.
3. End-Point Assessment – This is when your learner will need to demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, through an on-demand knowledge test, a professional discussion, practical observation and business project.
Eligibility
Must be working within the plumbing industry. Must have prior knowledge and experience of plumbing, ideally with a Level 2 qualification or 6035 Level 3 Diploma.
Those with an annual wage bill of less than £3m do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy. Instead, 95% of each apprenticeship is funded by the government whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer to enhance the skills of their employee.
- Employers are also be eligible for a £1000 incentive payment if the apprentice is aged 16–18.
- Employers with less than 50 employees and where the apprentice is aged 16–18, the government will fund 100% of the apprentice and are eligible for a £1000 incentive payment.
- Employers with those aged 19+ the government will continue to fund 95% of the apprenticeship programme whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer.
Businesses can manage this through the Apprenticeship Service online account.
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