Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship VOLMECH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO RS LTD

Would you like to be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing services? This JTL delivered Apprenticeship will teach you to become a competent plumbing and domestic heating technician. Duties include assembling pipes, cleaning water supplies and handling tools.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    The advertised apprentice wage will increase yearly or upon completion of progressive stages. After initially qualifying, you could go on to supervisory roles, senior management positions or even running your own business.

  • Working week

    Shift pattern to be arranged with the employer.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137800

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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.

The exact job depends on the employer, though all plumbers have the skills and knowledge to get the job done properly and safely.

A plumbing and domestic heating technician will be:

• Assembling pipes

• Cleaning water supplies

• Handling tools

• Cleaning job sites

• Assist in complex jobs

• First and second fixing

• Work alone or with little supervision

• Carry out accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing of pipes

• Inspect and test installations

• Diagnose and fix faults

• Write reports

As you can see, the job is varied and interesting and can offer a challenging career. The training programme that you will be following as a JTL apprentice has been designed to help you by meeting and delivering training to these standards and expectations.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As part of the JTL Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship, you'll be in full time employment with a local company receiving a decent wage from day one. You'll spend time learning your trade by gaining hands-on experience working on-site with your employer, as well as attending a JTL approved college or training centre to learn the theoretical knowledge you will need.

You will be working towards a level 3 apprenticeship. The apprenticeship comprises the following qualifications:

• City & Guilds or BPEC Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Qualification

• Industry certifications specific to fuel type

• Functional skills may be required to be undertaken at the following levels if you do not have equivalent qualifications (such as GCSEs) at time of starting the apprenticeship: Level 2 English and Level 2 maths

Once you have successfully completed the training and qualifications, JTL and your employer will decide when you are ready to take the End Point Assessment (EPA). The EPA for this apprenticeship consists of a multiple-choice test, a design project, a practical installation test, a practical application test and a professional discussion.

2,000 people a year begin a course delivered by JTL, getting qualifications, real life job experience and realising their potential.

We can get you there too.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The advertised apprentice wage will increase yearly or upon completion of progressive stages. After initially qualifying, you could go on to supervisory roles, senior management positions or even running your own business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A-G or 1-7) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A-G or 1-7) Desired

Things to consider

Please create a JTL Applicant account or logon and take the assessment. You must ensure you load an up-to-date copy of your CV to your JTL profile in addition to following the application instructions to complete your application for this vacancy. You will still be required to provide proof of Colour Vision. Please download the JTL Colour Vision Certificate from the JTL application system and take it to your local optician and ask them to carry out the test and complete the form for you. Please then upload it to your JTL account before the closing date.

About the employer

As a well-respected Employer, we provide a range of services to a variety of existing buildings and new projects. We can also cater for testing and commissioning of any installation. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and all our employees are professional, friendly, honest, and polite. We guarantee all our work and carry out each job safely, diligently, and efficiently to ensure that clients receive high-quality, cost-effective workmanship that fully meets their needs and expectations. Please note this employer has requested that applicants do NOT contact them directly regarding this vacancy, instead please contact their chosen training provider, JTL, for any information on our free phone 0800 0852 308. Any application or CV sent to the employer directly will not be considered and could invalidate your application for this vacancy.

Employer

VOLMECH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO RS LTD

Address

UNIT 1C MEREWORTH BUSINESS CENTRE

DANNS LANE

WATERINGBURY

ME18 5LW

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Training

Training provider

JTL

Contact

Beverley Turner

admissions@jtltraining.com

0800 085 2308

Apprenticeship standard

Plumbing and domestic heating technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2023