Standard Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician

Course Summary

To enrol onto this apprenticeship, you must have an employer who is willing to support you throughout the duration of your training and end point assessment. Your employer will need to cover gas as this is covered in the fourth year of the Apprenticeship.

The Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship equips individuals with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to work as a qualified plumber or heating engineer. This apprenticeship focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing and heating systems in residential and small commercial properties. We currently offer the Domestic Gas route and are taking enquiries for the Air Source Apprenticeship route.

The apprenticeship focuses on the following course content:
Knowledge
- Systems and Materials
- Legislation and Regulations
- Renewable Energy Technology
- Health and Safety

Skills
- Install and Maintain Systems
- Fault Diagnosis and Repair
- Welding, soldering and pipework
- Technical Drawing and Design
- Testing and commissioning
- Use of Technology

Behaviours
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Safety
- Problem solving
- Customer focus

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths or English, or equivalent.

How Is It Assessed

The End Point Assessment for this apprenticeship consists of a knowledge test, practical planning test, practical competence test and an interview underpinned by a portfolio. You will also complete a BPEC qualification alongside your apprenticeship.

How Is It Taught

During the practical period, you will attend college one day a week and for the remaining part of your contracted hours, will be in the workplace building on your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

What Could I do Next

On completion of this apprenticeship, you may wish to consider the following courses: Level 4 Building Services Engineering Senior technician, Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor or Level 6 Building Services Design Engineer.

What Else Do I Need To Know

You will be assigned a Skills Coach who will visit and support you in the workplace and complete progress reviews in preparation for your End Point Assessment.