Multiple Choice Test
This is made of 50 questions, multiple choice, centrally set and marked. The knowledge areas will be selected from an assessment bank that covers the full knowledge range. This examination will have a maximum time of 90 minutes.
Design Project
This is held at an assessment centre. Building plans are provided to the apprentice with a job specification manufacturer’s information and data, British Standards and regulations. The apprentice is asked to complete a heating, hot water and cold water design capable of meeting the job specification. Duration 7 hours
Practical Installation test - (Underpinning skills assessment)
Apprentices complete the fabrication of a pipework frame, utilising different materials and pipework components with various jointing techniques. This assessment should be completed within 6 hours.
Practical Application test - (Applied skills assessment)
The apprentice will inspect a pre-installed unvented cylinder, functioning with electrical components and controls. The assessor will create faults on various components within the system. The apprentice is given 2 hours to identify the faults, repair them and then re-commission the system. The apprentice will complete a service according to manufacturer’s instructions, this will be undertaken within 1 hour.
Professional discussion
Optional pathways and behaviours will be assessed through the Professional Discussion and supported by the production of a work place logbook completed by the apprentice during the end point of the assessment period.
The portfolio provides the opportunity to demonstrate skills, knowledge and behaviours for the core and specific requirements of the standard.
In achieving a pass or distinction in this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be eligible to apply for Engineering Technician registration with a relevant Professional Body such as Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).