MCAST Certificate in Construction & Engineering Skills (Plumbing)
or
4 SEC/O-Level passes
Preferred: English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphical Communication or Design and Technology

This Diploma Course comprises theoretical knowledge together with extended practical training both off-the-job and on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship or work placement.

You will learn how to analyse and generate solutions to typical plumbing installations, alteration, repair and planned maintenance.

Practical training is carried out at the Institute workshops which are equipped to industry standards. Students are expected to participate individually and in teams to install pipe systems and fittings and accessories of domestic, commercial and industrial installations.

The course also covers liquid petroleum gas (LPG) systems installed to MRA/MSA standards.

The course is sub-divided into a number of units. Lectures are complimented by tutorials and hands-on practical tasks. Students are also given the opportunity to follow an apprenticeship to improve their hands-on experience. To experience the importance of good production management, supervised visits to complex production set-ups are organised during the course.

This course is mainly assessed by means of formative feedback throughout the year. Learners will be expected to perform practical tasks and written assignments as part of their assessment. Additionally summative forms of assessments, such as examinations and tests are scheduled throughout the year.

• Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task
• Identify materials for specific applications
• Install solar heating panels to an existing system
• Carry out installations, alterations, repair and planned maintenance of existing systems.

Materials
Calculations, setting Out and Drawing
Practical Skills
Installations, Alteration, Repair and Planned maintenance
Technical Reporting
Safety at Work
Technical Drawing
Mathematics and drawing
Information technology

× Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Plumber
× Installation, Maintenance and Repair Technician