The department provides basic courses in wood and construction industries, which consists of practical and theoretical studies.
After that students can choose between two specialized branches in the trade, house building and plumbing
House Building
House builders perform all general tasks relating to the construction of houses and man-made structures, such as constructing moulds, woodworking, installing windows and doors, installing glazing, siding and panelling in- and outdoors, constructing scaffolding, constructing stairs, laying wooden floors, constructing and installing fixtures, as well as maintaining and renovating older buildings. Authorised to work as house builders are those who have earned a journeyman’s certificate in house building, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade.
Framework and organisation of training
The average duration of the education and training programme is four years, organised as follows: formal education for five school terms, or 90 weeks including examinations, and 72 weeks of on-the-job training. The programme concludes with a journeyman’s examination
Plumbing
Head of Department: Skarphéðinn Skarphéðinsson
The work performed by plumbers consists largely in installing and repairing cold water, hot water, drainage and gas plumbing systems in private homes, institutions and companies. They install appliances and fixtures such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, shower units and sit baths. They also work at installing snow melting systems, cooling systems and solar energy systems. They perform general plumbing work. Installing new plumbing systems is the main part of a plumber’s work, as well as maintenance, renewal and various types of service. This includes adjustments and inspections, consultation, sales and promotion. Authorised to work as plumbers are those who have earned a journeyman’s certificate in plumbing, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade.
Framework and organisation of training
The average duration of the education and training programme is four years, organised as follows: formal education for four school terms, or 72 weeks including examinations, and 96 weeks of on-the-job training. The programme concludes with a journeyman’s examination.
