Plumbing dOMESTIC
heating technician
South West Construction Academy provide plumbing and domestic heating technician TRAINING In Bristol.
Occupational Profile
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Plumbing and domestic heating technicians can find themselves working inside or outside a property. Customer service skills and being tidy and respectful are important qualities as they can often find themselves working in customers’ homes as well as on building sites.
As a competent Plumbing and Heating Technician, the installation of plumbing and heating systems includes accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework. Appliances and equipment can include gas, oil and solid fuel boilers as well as pumps, heat emitters, bathroom furniture or controls as part of a cold water, hot water, and central heating or above ground drainage and rainwater systems. Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians are at the forefront of installing new and exciting environmental technologies like heat pumps, solar thermal
systems, biomass boilers and water recycling systems. It is important for a plumbing and heating technician to be able to work independently or as a team and use their knowledge and skills to ensure that both the system and appliances are appropriately selected and correctly installed, often without
any supervision, and done so in a safe, efficient and economical manner to minimise waste.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
It can take between one and 6 years to complete an apprenticeship depending on which one you choose, what level it is and your previous experience. It’s funded from contributions made by the government and your employer. The Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship takes around 48 months.
Levels of an apprenticeship
This means you will:
• require previous qualifications such as an English or maths GCSE • require extra training in the English or maths skills needed so you’re at the right level
Duration and Attendance
The course duration is 48 months plus 4 months for the End Point Assessment. Attendance is one day a week and will start September 2024.
Total Cost
Our course is government funded for apprentices up to £22,000 including the End Point Assessment. If your apprentice is aged 19+ you will be required to pay 5% (£1,100) contribution.
Training Equipment
When training at our centre, we will provide all materials including any books, materials, tools and paperwork. Your apprentice will only need to have their own safety boots for the workshop.
No prior learning is required, your apprentice will have an interview with us prior to enrolment to ensure it is the right apprenticeship for them.
How Do I Book?
Please register your interest, complete our online booking form and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements. Or you can contact us via phone 0117 971 1770 or email info@swconstructionacademy.co.uk if you prefer.
Employers we work with
How to Apply to Us
Applying for one of our Apprenticeship Training programmes is straightforward but will require some research and preparation from you!
