Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprenticeship Level 3
This qualification will allow learners to gain all of the skills and qualifications required for a career in the Plumbing and Heating industry. Learners will progress towards a final End Point Assessment (EPA) across 48 months on the programme. During this time, they will gain the skills and knowledge required to allow them to work on a broad range of domestic plumbing and heating tasks. As part of this, they will also work towards gas safe registration, water regulations qualification and unvented hot water qualifications.
Entry requirements
You will need a minimum of three GCSEs at grades A*-D or 9-3, including English and maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths, or equivalent.
Course content
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
- Health and safety systems
- Common processes and techniques
- Scientific principles
- Planning and supervision
- Cold water systems
- Hot water systems
- Central heating systems
- Rainwater systems
- Sanitation systems
- Environmental technology systems
- Domestic fuel systems
- Electrical work and the control of plumbing and domestic heating systems
- Install, commission, service and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems
- Specific domestic core safety for natural gas
- Install and maintain gas water heating and wet central heating appliances
Assessment methods
You will be assessed via the following methods: Multiple Choice Exams, Design Assignments, Practical Assessments, End Point Assessment.
Qualifications
You will gain the following qualification:
Plumbing & Domestic Heating Plan Standard – ST 0303
Further study and career options
Further study: Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship you could go on to study towards a Level 4 Foundation Degree in Building Services.
Future careers: Entry to the Competent Persons Scheme in gas, water and unvented hot water and work within the industry.
Additional information
You will be required to wear PPE boots and overalls or company issue clothing.