Framework

The Plumbing and Heating Modern Apprenticeship is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop competencies that are needed to carry out job roles and responsibilities within the plumbing and heating industry.

The roles and responsibilities will be associated with the design, installation and maintenance of cold water systems, hot water systems, central heating systems, drainage systems and weathering systems in a range of building types, including relevant:

• Technological requirements and changes
• Statutory and non-statutory regulations, standards and requirements
• Working practices in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Inspection, testing and commissioning procedures
• Work on electrical systems associated with plumbing systems

The aim of this framework is to ensure that the Modern Apprenticeship delivery programme includes:

• The skills and knowledge required by the industry to achieve competence
• Job-related skills that will be used in the working environment
• Knowledge and skills aligned to working practices, relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations
• Transferable and core skills
• The basis for career progression

The Plumbing and Heating framework is reviewed by industry every five years to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets the needs and requirements of the industry.

Plumbing and heating framework units and modules and framework credits

The Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship framework consists of 11 mandatory units and one optional unit which all apprentices are required to complete. The mandatory and optional units are listed below:

*These units were recently updated and still require a reference from the SQA. As soon as these units have been referenced this section will be updated.