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Plumbing Apprenticeship level 3 (Wokingham)

CoTrain · Wokingham · posted 28 October 2026

Wage
£16,224 to £25,775.88 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
16 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Installing hot and cold water, sanitation and drainage
  • Supporting installing central heating systems
  • Setting up rainwater harvesters and lead soakers
  • Cutting and joining pipes and fittings
  • Some work at heights or in cramped conditions 

Your training

  • During this apprenticeship you will gain a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician, Level 3 qualification
  • By the end of this apprenticeship the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as EngTech by the Engineering Council through The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and or The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
  • On completion of the health and safety assessment, as determined, by the assessment plan the candidate will have satisfied the requirements to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card through the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB-PMES) at the appropriate grade

Where it leads

  • If the apprentice is successful then it is hoped that it will lead into full-time employment as a plumber

About CoTrain

CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.

Things to consider

Although not essential, it is preferred that the candidate have some previous ( albeit limited ) experience of plumbing.

The candidate should live within the Wokingham Borough. 

Please do not apply if you live outside Wokingham  Borough 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessWillingness to learnTime Management

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade 4 or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Billing Avenue, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4JW

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