Building Services Industry

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This apprenticeship is designed by key employers in the Gas industry and is one of the new 'trailblazer apprenticeships'.  It provides the skills and underpinning knowledge for both basic and advanced gas systems and includes an end-test at the end of the apprenticeship which includes both a knowledge and practical skills test.

This qualification is aimed at new technicians entering the gas industry who wish to be trained in the skills and knowledge associated with basic and complex gas systems which includes the routine maintenance, reactive maintenance and commissioning and de-commissioning of gas appliances in a variety of working environments.

Available to deliver in the following: 

• England   
• Wales
• Scotland
• Northern Ireland
• Ireland

Apprenticeship available in England only, qualification can be taken as standalone qualification.

You will learn on the job in the work environment, or in the classroom with realistic situations and appliances. You will be assessed in a number of ways – including knowledge questions, Gas Safety RWE practical, a portfolio of evidence and observation.

You can choose the pathway that demonstrates the specialist knowledge and skills you have developed. These could include:

• Gas emergencies
• Gas installation and maintenance for cookers, tumble dryers, leisure, domestic space heating, wet central heating and domestic warm air
• Safe working practices
• Planning work activities
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Gas Safety

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of domestic gas engineering roles including:

• Gas Emergency First Call Operative
• Gas Installation Engineer
• Heating Engineer
• Gas Maintenance Engineer
• Gas Service Technician

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This apprenticeship is designed by key employers in the Plumbing and Domestic Heating industry and is one of the new 'trailblazer apprenticeships'.  It provides the knowledge and skills and core behaviours on all aspects of plumbing and heating systems and includes an end-test at the end of the apprenticeship which includes both a multi choice test, design project, practical installation test (Underpinning skills assessment) and practical application test (Applied skills assessment).

This qualification is aimed at new technicians entering the Plumbing and Domestic Heating industry who wish to be trained in the skills and knowledge associated with plumbing and heating systems. This includes accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. Appliances and equipment can include gas, oil and solid fuel boilers as well as pumps, heat emitters, bathroom furniture or controls as part of a cold water, hot water, and central heating or above ground drainage and rainwater systems. Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians are at the forefront of installing new and exciting environmental technologies like heat pumps, solar thermal systems, biomass boilers and water recycling systems.

Available to deliver in the following:  

• England    
• Wales
• Scotland
• Northern Ireland
• Ireland

Apprenticeship available in England only, qualification can be taken as standalone qualification.

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