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Become a Plumber

Becoming an Apprentice Plumber means:

• Entering a process of Life long learning

• Gaining Professional
Qualifications

• Getting paid as you learn

An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to earn while you learn, providing the dual benefit of gaining a nationally recognised qualification whilst being paid as you work. Over the course of your four year apprenticeship, you will work to achieve the SVQ level 3 in MES Domestic Plumbing. Modern Apprenticeships are a combination of work-based and college/training centre training and you will spend approximately 36 weeks at college spread over the first three years of your apprenticeship.

Plumbing Apprenticeships

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All about how to become a plumber - training providers, enrolment, guides, forms and contact information.

Who is involved in apprenticeships in Scotland?

The industry approved training schemes for apprenticeships in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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There are a number of documents available through this site which you can download and use to submit relevant information to SPTS and some useful updates on apprentice training. more >

The programme is designed to train apprentices in all aspects of domestic plumbing and heating and is "employer lead" which means you need to find an employer who will take you on as an apprentice.You can search for plumbing firms here or you can use Yellow Pages or other directories.

SNIPEF Training Services acts as the Managing Agent & Training Provider for the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) in Plumbing in Scotland.

In Northern Ireland, Apprentice training is managed by PMST, a company set up by SNIPEF and BEST the training agency of the HVCA.

Summit Skills is the sector skills council for the Building Services Sector and they are responsible for developing the content of the apprenticeship training programme.

SNIPEF, Bellevue House, 22 Hopetoun Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4GH. Telephone: 0131 556 0600 Email: info@snipef.org

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