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Electrical and Plumbing
Electrical and Plumbing
Electrical and Plumbing
Studying Electrical and Plumbing at Weston College
Skilled electricians and plumbers are in high demand in the local area – with high profile developments such as Hinkley Point C, and also housing estates being built across the region.
This is also a very well-paid career path with the average annual wage in the UK being over £30,000 for both electricians and plumbers.
Job roles in the West of England currently include:
Electrical or Electronics Technician, Electrician or Electrical Fitter, Plumber or Heating or Ventilating Engineer,Scroll down to view our courses
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This Level 1 programme is the ideal introduction to electrical installation and will allow you to develop a solid foundation for your future career. You will learn about electrical installation, responsibilities and procedures, safe working practices, environmental protection measures and scientific principles. You will learn practical skills...
Click HereA perfect introduction into plumbing which could lead to a number of introductory roles within the plumbing industry. You will learn about plumbing, refrigeration and air conditioning, responsibilities and procedures, safe working practices, environmental measures, and scientific principles. You will also have tutorial support, employability ...
Click HereThe Level 2 Electrical Installation is perfect if you want to enter into a career as an electrician. You can use this as an introduction to electrical installation if you meet the entry criteria, or as a follow-up to the Level 1 programme. You will learn to work safely and effectively in an electrical installation environment, and also study ...
Click HereThis Level 2 plumbing programme is the perfect way to increase your plumbing skills and gain experience of working in the plumbing industry. You will learn about maintaining pipe systems and components; health and safety at work; materials; storing and pricing; hot and cold water; central heating; sanitation and roof weathering systems. As p...
Click HereElectrical Installation, Diploma / Technical Certificate
The Electrical Installation Diploma will provide you with a high level of industry competency. You will learn about topics such as health and safety, electrical principles, electrical maintenance, inspection, testing and commissioning, electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis and rectification. This programme includes a Level 3 EAL Intermed...
Click HereInstallation / Maintenance Electrician, Apprenticeship
You will be employed by an electrical contractor and work alongside an experienced tradesperson to develop and practise your new skills. You will attend College for one day a week to learn the technical side of your trade. This apprenticeship, which includes a Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, will train you to use a range of electrical...
Click HerePlumbing and Domestic Heating Technician, Apprenticeship
You will either undertake a gas or environmental technologies pathway where you will learn how to select, install, test and commission different types of systems. In addition to this you will also cover a range of topics, including health and safety, core plumbing systems, electrical components and control systems. You will also attend College...
Click HereThis Level 3 plumbing programme will increase your plumbing skills to an advanced level and could lead to the higher-paying plumbing roles or university level study. You will learn about plumbing system installation and planning; complex cold-water systems; domestic hot water systems; sanitation and drainage systems; domestic gas principles; a...
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Danielle Haskings
Social Value Manager, Wilmott Dixon
“We’re delighted to be involved with Weston College’s Career Excellence Hubs. It gives learners the chance to hear from and speak to industry professionals and hear what it is really like to have a career within the construction industry...
They can see the breadth of careers our industry has to offer. Students studying core subjects may not have considered a role within construction, but there are a range of transferrable skills.”
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What our students say
Will Durston , Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
Will Durston
"As part of my course I got the opportunity to compete for the SPARK's Learner of the Year competition - so far I have goth through to the South West final, this will look great on my CV."
Former school: Worle
Studied: Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
What next? After I finish college I would like to undertake the inspecting and testing course so I can add more value to the company I work for and myself. Then I would like to continue to gain more experience with my current company to become more confident, skilled, and independent.
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