Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship - Level 3

GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. Under special circumstances, the college could consider a grade 3.

By the end of this apprenticeship the candidate will have satisfied the requirements for registration as EngTech by the Engineering Council through The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and or The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

On completion of the health and safety assessment, as determined, by the assessment plan the candidate will have satisfied the requirements to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card through the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB-PMES) at the appropriate grade.

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The course is split into a number of phases: On-programme Training and development takes place during this part of the apprenticeship, with apprentices attending college one day a week plus assessment in the workplace. During this time, you will develop a portfolio. During their training, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected from a competent Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician.

End Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their apprenticeship. The apprentice must show their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the overall grade available is distinction, pass or fail.

The apprenticeship duration is a minimum of 48 months plus EPA. One day a week at College, with a minimum four days per week employed in suitable employment.

The apprentice has to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment (EPA) which includes;

• Knowledge test - multiple choice exam paper,
• Practical test and Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.

It will be a requirement that the newly developed Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Qualification is achieved prior to taking the end-point Assessment.