Pre-Apprenticeship in Plumbing

• Health and Safety in the workplace
• Practical pipework skills
• Energy technology
• Career and employability guidance
• Plumbing and heating systems
• Low carbon energy production

• Modern Apprenticeship Heating and Plumbing contracting

• Possible further study in engineering courses electrical/mechanical subjects at NC Level 6

• They are no formal entry requirements, however it is recommend you have a Nat 5 Maths/English and a technical subject such as Engineering Science/Physics. 

There will be a two-stage selection process which includes an interview and a practical skills assessment. 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account.
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk