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Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician Apprentice

Course Code: APP0225
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship, Diploma
  • Duration: 48 months
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: You will work Monday to Friday, with at least 20% of your time spent in the College dedicated to study.

What's it all about?

Ready to jumpstart your career while learning and earning at the same time? An Apprenticeship is a great way for you to dive straight into your chosen career. You’ll split your time between learning on the job with experienced professionals and attending the College to gain essential knowledge. It’s hands-on, practical, and you’ll be earning a qualification while you work. Expect to build real skills, make connections, and have fun getting a head start in your future career!

As a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing residential and commercial properties, ensuring that heating systems and plumbing infrastructure are efficient, reliable, and up to code.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of plumbing and heating systems, develop critical skills in installing, repairing, and maintaining these systems, and learn to work independently and as part of a team. This Apprenticeship offers a comprehensive pathway to mastering the craft of plumbing and domestic heating, from diagnosing and fixing complex issues to ensuring the optimal performance of heating systems and water networks, all while contributing to the comfort and safety of homes and businesses.

Course information

This Apprenticeship will cover various areas including the following:

  • planning plumbing and heating systems
  • installing and maintaining hot and cold water systems
  • servicing and commissioning heating systems
  • ensuring health and safety compliance
  • fault finding and rectification.
This Apprenticeship spans 48 months, combining practical work experience with study. At least 20% of your time will be dedicated to off-the-job training, where you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills through structured learning and hands-on practice. The remaining 80% will be spent working within a professional plumbing and heating environment, applying your learning in real-world scenarios. 

For the best chance of success, learners are required to have a minimum of grade 4 (C) in English and maths.

The end point assessment will consist of: a knowledge test, a practical planning test, a practical competence test and an interview.

Following successful completion, you could progress onto employment within the sector. This could include roles such as a domestic heating engineer, a domestic heating installer and a plumber.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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