Building Services Engineering Installer

Building Services Engineering Installer (Previously referred to as: Heating and Ventilating (H&V) Craftsman; H&V Fitter; H&V Fitter/Welder; H&V Pipefitter; Mechanical Services Fitter)

Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, trainability tests, or other criteria. Typically, most candidates will have English and Mathematics at level 2 and Information Communications Technology (ICT) level 1 on entry. All will have achieved English at level 2, Mathematics at level 2 and ICT at level 1 by the end of the apprenticeship.

A Building Services Engineering makes buildings work. It is a specialist branch of engineering within the construction sector. Installers, install components of large-scale industrial and commercial systems such as heating, chilled water, hot water and cold water which are used for heating workplaces such as those found in industrial and commercial buildings like office blocks, factories, schools and hospitals. These engineering systems operate by moving temperature controlled water around the inside of buildings, providing heating and cooling, and utilise fossil fuels and sustainable energy systems. Installers have a basic knowledge of the systems and how the components within systems relate to each other. They also, under close but not constant supervision: plan allocated work tasks to install system components; undertake allocated work tasks in testing system components; assist in pre-commission testing; undertake allocated work tasks in de-commissioning Installers are able to demonstrate competence in the health and safety, communication, quality control and environmental requirements appropriate to their scope of work. Installers are able to work within new build construction sites and existing buildings under close, but not constant, supervision in the most efficient and economical manner. They must adhere to safe working practices without endangering themselves or others.

Classroom based learning 1 day per week, with 4 days on the job with your employer When at Choice Training your lessons will consist of 50%theory and 50%practical lessons Additional all apprentices will be receive an online learning platform, to enhance their learning experience

Apprentices will require safety boots, and work attire appropriate to workshop environment A laptop is desirable but not essential as we can loan out laptops during lessons

You will be assessed at your workplace, against the evidence required. Exams will also take place for each unit studied, i.e hot water/cold water. At the end of each term you will carry out a mock EPA (end point assessment) to ready you for the real EPA at the end of the apprenticeship in order for you to gain your qualification Individual lessons will comprise of individual learning, team learning, project work, assignments and you will be assessed on all of the above

Apply for the Blue CSCS card

Enrol onto Water Regulations Course

Enrol onto Hot Water Safety Course (unvented hot water)

Progress onto the Level 3 Craftsperson Course and work towards gaining a Gold CSCS card