Building services engineering craftsperson
Level 3 · AdvancedConstruction and the built environment 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Building Services Engineering Craftsperson apprenticeship covers the installation and maintenance of mechanical or electrical systems within buildings, including plumbing, heating, ventilation or electrical distribution. Apprentices develop craft-level skills to work on new build and refurbishment projects. It leads to skilled operative, supervisor or specialist contractor roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Principles of plumbing, HVAC or electrical systems in buildings
Installation methods and best practice for their specialism
Safe use of hand tools, power tools and lifting equipment
Reading and working from technical drawings and schematics
Testing and commissioning of installed systems
Site safety, permits to work and risk assessments
Environmental responsibilities including refrigerant handling
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Install pipework, ductwork, wiring or other building services
Fix and support systems using brackets, fixings and hangers
Connect, test and commission installed equipment
Identify and repair faults on existing systems
Complete job cards and handover documentation
Work safely in confined spaces and at height
Liaise with other trades and site management on programme
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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