What qualifications are needed for plumbing jobs in the UK?
The UK has an extensive set of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) which provide the theoretic background to many trades and vocations. In Scotland, these are known as Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). S/NVQs are completed in line with apprenticeships and contain 5 levels: • Level 1: equivalent to a site operative or labourer • Level 2: craftsperson • Level 3: advanced craftsperson • Level 4: manager / professional • Level 5: senior manager UK plumbers achieve their certified status by fully completing NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Mechanical Engineering Services: Plumbing. Being able to prove that you meet the national plubing certification level is becoming increasingly important in the UK and is now a prerequisite to working on most construction sites. To this end, a number of certification schemes have been developed to provide all construction site workers with an official photo ID card which provides proof of their level of qualification. While it is not currently a legal
