Plumbing Apprentice

Plan core plumbing and domestic heating systems to meet customers’ needs and in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Select and size core plumbing and domestic heating systems to meet customers’ needs and in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Carry out preparatory work for the Installation of core plumbing and domestic heating systems Install core plumbing and domestic heating systems in accordance with design criteria, manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Test and commission core plumbing and domestic heating system installations in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Carry out appropriate handover procedures for core plumbing and domestic heating systems to customers and or end users including the provision of written information, diagrammatic information, verbal information and demonstration regarding system operation and use Carry out routine service and maintenance procedures on core plumbing and domestic heating systems Perform fault finding, diagnosis and rectification procedures on core plumbing and domestic heating systems Decommission core plumbing and domestic heating systems Conform to all health, safety and welfare in the workplace requirements Plan low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) to include natural gas fired central heating and hot water appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) to meet customers’ needs and in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Select and size low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) to include natural gas fired central heating and hot water appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) to meet customers’ needs and in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Carry out preparatory work for the Installation of low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) to include natural gas fired central heating and hot water appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) Install low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) to include natural gas fired central heating and hot water appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) in accordance with design criteria, manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures Test and commission low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) to include natural gas fired central heating and hot water appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures

Training:
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 standard On completion the apprentice will receive Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 qualification Functional Skills in maths and English may also be required depending on current level

Training Outcome:
Working as a fitter, or as part of the office planning team

Employer Description:
Around 50% of the business revolves around planned maintenance of commercial and domestic biomass, gas and oil boilers. The remainder of the work and most of the installation work is comprised of domestic heat pump installations and the installation of wood burning and multi fuel stoves. The company won APHC National Installer of the Year last year and holds accreditations with MCS, APHC, HETAS, WRAS, WIAPS, Trustmark and Gas Safe, to name a few. An apprentice will be expected to get stuck in and get on with what they are tasked to do. In return they will receive a top class training experience.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday - Hours to be discussed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness