Plumbing Skills Bootcamp Adult

Course information

The course has been designed to provide an introduction to plumbing as well as providing an opportunity to meet guest speakers from industry during the programme, therefore building bridges towards improved career prospects.

Studying the Plumbing Skills Bootcamp programme will support you to develop your confidence, team skills, maths, communication, Health & Safety and employability skills. Delivery is 85% practical and 15% theory.

In plumbing you will learn how to handle tools safely carry out practical skills such as cutting, bending and joining pipes and fittings, backed up by some classroom theory to introduce you to concepts of plumbing and heating systems and how they work.

You’ll be learning from highly experienced trade professionals who are on hand to provide excellent levels of support.

We offer a wide range of construction skills bootcamps. Click here to find out more https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/skills-bootcamps/  

What You Will Learn

This 10 week introduction to Plumbing will cover the use of hand tools, components and terminology used in the construction industry. You will learn how to perform practical skills such as cutting, bending and joining pipes and fittings.

Entry Requirements

Skills Bootcamps are open to anyone 19 or over, who are self-employed, employed or unemployed. For those currently not in employed, you will be offered a guaranteed interview with an employer upon successful completion of the bootcamp.

Work Experience

Industry guest speakers

Assessment

Centre-devised assessment (internal practical assessment)

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your college experience.

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Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

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Course Code 15009-CAM-25, 15211-STA-25

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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