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Building Services (Pre-Apprentice Plumbing) (NPA)

Edinburgh College

Venues

Granton Campus

Content

Building Services NPA is your first step towards a career in the plumbing industry. During this course you will learn and understand the basic principles of the plumbing, building and engineering services.

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the civil engineering industry. This course will encourage career progression and enhance your career prospects. This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus for one year. On completion, you will be awarded a National Progression Award (NPA) in Building Services and be eligible to apply for the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme or continue onto further education.

Courses includes:
Basic plumbing principles; Hot and cold water systems; Health and safety; Environmental awareness; Basic electrical and electronic; New technologies.

Entry Requirements

National 5 Maths or Physics.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Built Environment

SCQF Level

5

Career Area

Construction

Career Sectors

Architecture

Building Technology and Management

Civil and Structural Engineering

Construction Crafts

Landscape Architecture

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