Description
Plumber Mate Blue Card
As is the case in the core CSCS programme, a blue card is often referred to as the ‘skilled worker’ card. This denotes that the card holder is fully-qualified to conduct the activities denoted in their job specification. These individuals will likely be relatively well experienced, and be able to work independently with little support or additional guidance.
In order to successfully apply for the Plumber Mate Blue Card, you must have:
- Gained a Level 2 NVQ/Level 2 NVQ Diploma in a plumbing-related discipline, or earned a JIB-approved equivalent qualification. The full list of authorised, alternate qualifications is as follows:
- City & Guilds 6189-11 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing & Heating
- BPEC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing & Heating
- EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing & Heating
- LCL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in the Installation and Maintenance of Plumbing & Heating Systems
- British Shipbuilders Certificate of Apprenticeship in Plumbing
- City & Guilds 596-1 Craft Certificate in Plumbing
- City & Guilds 603-1 Craft Certificate in Plumbing
- City & Guilds 617-1 Craft Certificate in Plumbers’ Work
- EAL NVQ Level 2- Mechanical Engineering Services – Plumbing
- FETAC National Craft Certificate- Plumbing
- Level 2 6004 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services – Plumbing
- Level 2 6009 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services – Plumbing
- Level 2 6019 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services – Plumbing
- Level 2 6024 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services – Plumbing (Oil)
- Level 2 6089 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering Services – Plumbing
- SCOTVEC modules
- Completed the ‘specialist plumbing’ CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the two years leading up to your card application date. Alternatively, you may have sat one of the qualifying health & safety modules referenced earlier, so long as it is appropriate to an application for an ‘operative’ card.
Important additional points
NVQ qualifications graded at Level 1, and Level 2 vocational-related courses are not accepted as suitable qualifying criteria for this card. Vocational modules would include courses such as the City & Guilds Basic Plumbing Studies 6129, or the City & Guilds 6035 Diploma (or equivalent BPEC/EAL/LCC qualifications).
Furthermore, if you’re not planning to progress onto a Level 2 or 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent BPEC/EAL/LCC course) at any stage of your learning journey, you’ll be limited to applying for the aforementioned green labourer/plumber’s mate card.
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