Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship Level 3 (September 2026 Entry)
Apprenticeship Standard
On this apprenticeship you will learn about planning, selecting, installing, servicing, commissioning and maintaining all aspects of plumbing and heating systems.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 48 months
Start date - September
Where - Brunel Construction Centre
Course Overview
To start an apprenticeship you need to be employed for at least 30 hours a week and able to come to college one day a week. Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Customer service skills and being tidy and respectful are key as you could be working in customers’ homes or on building sites.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will also learn about electrical components and control systems on plumbing and domestic heating systems. Our tutors will also develop understanding your of environmental technologies like heat pumps, solar thermal systems and bio mass and teach you about working in an efficient and economical manner to minimise waste.
As an apprentice, you will learn about accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. You will be taught about core plumbing services which includes planning, installation, testing, commissioning and de-commissioning. As well as service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair techniques on cold water, hot water, central heating, above ground drainage and rainwater systems.
As with all construction trades it is important that you understand health and safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices. You must be able to demonstrate that you can understand scientific plumbing, domestic heating and mechanical principles by the end of your apprenticeship. As your work will often involve working in a domestic setting, you will be taught customer service skills and the importance of good communication skills.
To start an apprenticeship you need to be employed for at least 30 hours a week and able to come to college one day a week. Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Customer service skills and being tidy and respectful are key as you could be working in customers’ homes or on building sites.
As an apprentice, you will learn about accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. You will be taught about core plumbing services which includes planning, installation, testing, commissioning and de-commissioning. As well as service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair techniques on cold water, hot water, central heating, above ground drainage and rainwater systems.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will also learn about electrical components and control systems on plumbing and domestic heating systems. Our tutors will also develop understanding your of environmental technologies like heat pumps, solar thermal systems and bio mass and teach you about working in an efficient and economical manner to minimise waste.
As with all construction trades it is important that you understand health and safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices. You must be able to demonstrate that you can understand scientific plumbing, domestic heating and mechanical principles by the end of your apprenticeship. As your work will often involve working in a domestic setting, you will be taught customer service skills and the importance of good communication skills.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English and maths.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
A Level 4 qualification, professional qualification or full time employment.
To achieve your apprenticeship you must complete a portfolio of work, but written and practical examples. As part of end point assessment you will be required to complete a skills task, on-line assessment and participate in a professional discussion that includes a workplace observation.
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