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
Must undertake functional English and maths qualifications if not already achieved. Individual employers may have their own higher entry requirements.
Details
Building services engineering focuses on low‑carbon heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, and plumbing systems used in domestic, industrial, and commercial buildings such as offices, schools, and hospitals.
Apprentices learn to install, maintain and manage building systems, working with energy management and service equipment to maintain building functionality and comfort.
What you'll learn and do:
Technical Knowledge (K):
- Health & safety responsibilities around building services, including PPE use and environmental sustainability.
- Role and function of BSE systems such as heating, cooling, air quality, and fire prevention.
- Use of tools and materials, workspace preparation, protection, and simple system checks.
Technical Skills (S):
Work safely and follow regulations. Use and store PPE properly and dispose of waste sustainably.
- Seek, interpret and act on work instructions. Conduct basic tasks and system checks, using tools and maintaining signage.
Employability Skills & Behaviours (EB):
- Communication, professionalism, teamwork, adaptability, and health & safety compliance.
End Point Assessment (EPA):
Assessment comprises:
- Knowledge Test - Focused on technical understanding and regulatory awareness (AO1 & AO2).
- Practical Assessment - Demonstration of simple BSE-related tasks in simulated or real work environments (AO2 & AO3).
Assessment Outcomes:
- 1. Health, safety and environmental practices (AO1)
- 2. Functions and systems in building services (AO2)
- 3. Tools, materials, and workplace preparation (AO3)
To pass, apprentices must reliably and effectively meet all KSB requirements to a suitable level for a Level 2 qualification.
Duration:
Approximately 8 months to gateway (End Point Assessment).
Work Experience
As part of the apprenticeship there is a dedicated off the job learning requirement. This is a minimum of 187 total hours throughout the apprenticeship, and could include:
Role Development:
- Observing colleagues
- Receiving mentoring
- Shadowing
- Training
Programme Development:
- Teaching or learning the theory related to their roles
- Coursework
Progression
Progression Pathways:
- Employment as service technicians, refrigeration or heat-pump installers, or domestic heating engineers.
- Progression to Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeships in related trades.
- Further vocational learning or technical qualifications.
