• ABOUT THE COLLEGE
  • ERG Refurbishment Tender Information
  • Courses
  • News
  • Events
  • How to find us
  • Vacancies
  • Publications
  • Get in touch
  • Essential Information
  • The Job Shop
  • Treat yourself
  • Corporate Information
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Safeguarding
  • College History
  • Ofsted
  • Active Inside Out
• YOUNG LEARNERS
  • Welcome
  • Courses
  • Applications
  • Past Results
  • Essential Information
  • Transport
  • 16-18 Bursary Fund
  • The Job Shop
  • Full Time Guide
  • College Videos
  • Supported Learning
  • Student Unions
  • 14 - 16 Learners
  • myNCS
  • 999 Academy
  • Enrichment
  • GCSEs
  • FreshFM
  • Active Inside Out
• UNIVERSITY COURSES
  • Welcome
  • Courses
  • Applying and Contacts
  • Modules
  • Life in North Devon
  • Tuition Fees
  • HE Course Guide
  • University of Plymouth Colleges
  • Scholarships
  • Studying at Petroc
  • Access to Higher Education
  • Staff Scholarly Activity
  • Workbased HE
  • Arts: End of Year Show
• EMPLOYERS
  • Welcome
  • A course to suit you
  • Courses
  • Working with You
  • Benefits of Training
  • Why Petroc?
  • Apprenticeships
  • Contact Us
  • Qualifications
  • Work Based Training
  • Security at Petroc
  • Innovation
  • The Job Shop
• ADULT LEARNERS
  • Welcome
  • Part time Courses
  • Categories & Fees
  • Adult Learner Support Fund
  • How can I enrol?
  • Part Time Course Guides
  • Extra Help
  • Essential Info
  • Supported Learning
  • Essential Skills
  • Arts on Prescription
  • Active Inside Out
• APPRENTICESHIPS
  • Welcome
  • Courses
  • Applications
  • Overview by Area
  • Costs and Funding
  • How Does it Work?
  • Earn and Learn
  • Framework
  • What we offer
  • Qualification Guide
  • Apprenticeship Guide

• Find a course
• Publications
• Essential Information
• About Us
• Young Learners
• Higher Education
• Employer Training
• Adult Learners
• Apprenticeships
• School Leaver

Plumbing - Barnstaple

Course code: FTB016

The Programme

The course is an entry level programme; suitable for any person setting out on a career in Plumbing and building services engineering.

The Programme Content

We will cover general health and safety, science (properties of water, force, pressure, heat transfer and corrosion), understand and demonstrate fundamental refrigeration and air conditioning, electrical installation, plumbing, heating and ventilating operations, construction drawing, practical assessment portfolio
and employability skills.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but a good understanding of Maths and English will be of benefit.

Costs

Students will need to purchase safety clothing, eg boots and overalls. There may be a number of trips during the year that may incur a cost*.

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Progression

Towards the end of the course your personal tutor will discuss possible progression routes with you. These will include a Level 2 progression and if employment is secured in the plumbing industry then an NVQ or apprenticeship can also be an option.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2012 / 2013 academic year.

Further Information

Further Information