How to become a heating and ventilation engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed in this job.
Courses include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
- Level 3 Diploma Building Services Engineering
- T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this job by doing:
- a building services engineering installer intermediate apprenticeship
- a building services engineering craftsperson advanced apprenticeship
Apprenticeships can take 2 to 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you have qualifications and experience in building services engineering or plumbing.
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Further information
You can get more advice about working and training in heating and ventilation from the Building and Engineering Services Association and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.