If you are serious about your career in artisanship and construction in particular, it is important that you have a recognized qualification along with a portfolio which will show potential clients the experience that you’ve gained. This will also help employers to decide if you are ready to begin working on their behalf. You may have been working in the industry for a number of years already but a qualification will help cement new opportunities for you and help you develop yourself and hopefully profit from taking the leap. With a Plumbing NVQ level 2, your skills are recognized and you become more valuable as an employee and an expert within the field of construction and plumbing.
Do I qualify for a Plumbing NVQ?
The great thing about the NVQ in plumbing, is that you don’t have to be qualified to go for it. If you are new to the plumbing industry, you are guided through the tasks that you need to complete in order to ultimately reach level 2. This would normally involve a base city and guilds course which can be done on both a full-time and part time basis. This way you have greater control over how much time you can give to getting your qualification.
If you have already worked in the industry and have taken an interest in plumbing before you should have your level one certification. It is important however, that you have employment in the artisan industry doing at least some plumbing. You will be assessed and then entered into the program if you are seen to be competent to start it. A lot of institutions will be able to help you find internships and external guidance.What am I assessed on for a plumbing NVQ and how much will it cost?
At this level you will be judged on your skills in workplace safety and installing, decommissioning and maintaining non-complex plumbing systems. Your assessors will need to see that you are able to create and maintain safe and effective working relationships with other artisans in the industry and of course that you contribute properly to the environment with a sense of work ethic and a moderately advanced set of skills.
Once you have made the decision to do your level 2 NVQ in plumbing< you can start to consider your options in terms of training. If you are currently working your best option by far is to take an On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) Plumbing NVQ. These NVQs do not require you to take time off work or to miss any pay as all assessment is done on the job. One of Construction Support Line’s team of assessors will come out to you and observe you while you work. Check our price list by filling out the form on the right hand side of the page or call one of our expert advisers on 0203 598 1037 for an exact quote. There is no doubt that with your level 2 plumbing NVQ, you will create better opportunities for yourself and be considered before other artisans – something that is becoming incredibly important in today’s construction industry.
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