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Pre-Apprenticeship in Plumbing @ SCQF5

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 5
  • Study mode August 2026 Courses
  • Campus Kilwinning
  • Start date August 2026
  • Duration 36 weeks

Attendance/Duration

Full-time

Overview

In just one year, you can grow the skills that employers are looking for in plumbing, heating, and ventilating. Discover a hands-on, safety-focused Pre-Apprenticeship that helps start your employment or further study opportunities in the Scottish Building Services Engineering sector.

Entry Requirements

  • Three National 4s or relevant Standard Grades, with a preference for Maths and a technical subject
  • Alternatively, a relevant NC course at SCQF Level 4 or equivalent
  • Successful completion of the Pre-apprenticeship in Plumbing at SCQF Level 4
  • An interview and/or practical entry test

Don't have formal qualifications? We will also consider life experience.

Course Content

Dive into a curriculum that may cover essential areas, such as:

  • basic plumbing operations
  • basic heating and ventilation operations
  • basic refrigeration and air conditioning operations
  • energy and the environment
  • basic electrical installation operations
  • systems, roles, responsibilities, and procedures

Careers and Further Study

When you've completed the course, you may have the opportunity to progress within the plumbing, electrical, and construction sectors, including apprenticeships, entry-level jobs, or further studies.