Apprenticeship Key Stats
| Duration | Delivery model | Potential Progression |
|---|---|---|
| 48 months | Day release | Building Services Engineering Senior Technician Level 4 / Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 |
Apprenticeship Overview
Plumbing and domestic heating technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems.
They can find themselves working inside or outside a property. Customer service skills and being tidy and respectful are important qualities as they will often be working in customers' homes as well as on building sites.
Skills an apprentice will learn
- Core plumbing systems
- Electrical components and control systems
- Plumbing science and processes
- Principles of environmental technology systems
- Principles of fossil fuels
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Communication skills
End Point Assessment Content
Multiple choice test, design project, practical installation and application tests, and professional discussion
Qualification Awarded
- Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Apprenticeship certificate
- Level 2 English and maths (if applicable)