Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship COUNTY PLUMBING & CENTRAL HEATING LTD
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.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,620.00
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Working week
Shift patterns to be confirmed by employer.
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
48 Months
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Possible start date
19 Jun 2023
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Date posted
20 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000155424
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- 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 need to be able to:
• work at height
• work alone or with little supervision
• travel
• build relationships
• read building and engineering drawings
• understand heating control wiring and circuit diagrams
• choose materials and equipment
• carry out accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing of pipes
• inspect and test installations
• diagnose and fix faults
• write reports
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
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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
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A-G or 1-7) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
COUNTY PLUMBING & CENTRAL HEATING LTD
Address
SevenDials
Mercer Street
London
WC2H 9QJ
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Plumbing and domestic heating technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
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.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 May 2023