Earning Criteria

• Earners have demonstrated a basic understanding of the Health and Safety Legislation in the workshop. Including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety Regulations, Working at Height, Confined Spaces and PPE Regulations.
• Earners have successfully completed Emergency First Aid and Emergency First Aid for Mental Health.
• Earners have demonstrated a basic understanding of heating technologies including sources of energy and heat transfer, renewable and non-renewable energy sources (gas, ground, air, wind, solar).
• Earners have shown a basic understanding of how the plumbing and gas industry can help to achieve Net-Zero. Earners understand the impact of greenhouse gasses and carbon dioxide. Earners also understand methods of minimising waste and the importance of recycling.
• Earners have completed a basic composite practical pipework installation.
• Earners have demonstrated a working knowledge of English & Maths. Earners have completed work related projects to enable numeracy skills to be explored and supported with work related subjects and examples. ICT has been used to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills using formulas, layouts and presentation.
• Earners have demonstrated an understanding of employability skills which includes improving job search techniques using digital technologies, CV compilation, refining and developing their research skills as well as their written, verbal and presentation skills. Earners have also developed interpersonal skills and communication which have been enhanced by mock interviews and constructive feedback.
• This badge is only available to Students, Members or Employees.
• 63-69 Modwen Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8LH