Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
English and Maths GCSEs Grades 4/C or above or equivalent. Individual employers may have their own higher entry requirements.
Details
On an apprenticeship programme, apprentices will learn and develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours. These include:
- Understand the principles of selection, installation, testing, commissioning and service and maintenance
- techniques on solar thermal, heat pumps and water recycling systems
- Understand the principles of fuel combustion, ventilation and fluing arrangements within a domestic environment
- Understand the principles of high quality customer service and establishing the needs of others (colleagues, customers and other stakeholders)
- Select, install, test, commission, service and maintain solar thermal, heat pumps and water recycling systems
- Operate in a safe working manner by adhering to health and safety legislation, codes of practice and applying safe working practices
- Demonstrate drive and energy in fulfilling requirements of role
- Takes responsibility
- Honesty and integrity
- Quality focused
End Point Assessment:
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment. The apprentice must complete all elements of the on programme learning to achieve the assessment gateway requirements. The EPA consists of 5 assessment methods:
- Knowledge Test
- Design Project
- Practical Installation Test
- Practical Application Test
- Professional Discussion
Work Experience
As part of the apprenticeship there is a dedicated off the job learning requirement. This is a minimum of 6 hours per week for the duration of the apprenticeship. This could include:
Role Development:
- Observing colleagues
- Receiving mentoring
- Shadowing
- Training
Programme Development:
- Teaching or learning the theory related to their roles
- Coursework
Progression
On completion of this standard, apprentices can progress into a wide range of employment opportunities or further education.
Typical Job Roles:
- Plumber
- Domestic Heating Engineer
- Domestic Heating Installer
- Plumbing and Domestic Heating Engineer
