Heating and Ventilating Systems

Framework:

Heating and Ventilating Systems

Level:

2/3

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Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.

As an engineer you will need to be able to:

• work at height and confined spaces
• work alone or with little supervision
• build relationships and communicate effectively with a range of people
• read building and engineering drawings
• understand heating control wiring and circuit diagrams/ Good colour vision to recognise colour coded wires and components
• choose materials and equipment
• inspect and test installations
• diagnose and fix faults
• write reports
• Willingness to learn to drive if you don't already have a driving licence as much of the work will require you to drive to customers premises.

A career in the Heating and Ventilating Industry will not only reward your potential, but also offer opportunities to enhance your technical capability.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 2:  24 months

Level 3:  24 Months

Progression routes

Level 2

Routes include:

• Registering on an appropriate Certification Scheme
• Learning and assessment programmes that lead to relevant Level 3 qualifications and/or Apprenticeship (Level 3)
• Further training into job roles such as Technician, Designer Estimator, Project Manager, Site/Workshop Supervisor/Manager, Chartered Engineer, Sales Engineer or Commercial Manager.

Level 3

Routes include:

• registering on a relevant industry Certification Scheme
• relevant Level 4/5 qualifications e.g. Building Services Engineering Technology & Project Management or Foundation Degree in Engineering
• Level 6 Apprenticeships related to this field such as in Building Services Engineering Technology & Project Management

further training into such job roles as Technician, Designer Estimator, Project Manager, Site/Workshop Supervisor/Manager, Chartered Engineer, Sales Engineer or Commercial Manager.

Qualifications

Level 2: NVQ Diploma in chosen pathway

Level 3: NVQ Diploma in chosen pathway

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 2

Although there are generally no nationally laid-down minimum entry or previous experience requirements, the following example of formal qualifications can be used as an indication of potential to progress into the apprenticeship:

Level 2: 

• Welsh Baccalaureate Foundation Diploma
• Completion of a 'Pathway to Apprenticeship' in Plumbing
• GCSE grade A-D in each of the following:- a communication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subject
• Level 1 GNVQs in relevant vocational/technical subjects
• Level 1 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification.

Level 3

Although there are generally no nationally laid-down minimum entry or previous experience requirements, the following examples  of formal qualifications can be used as an indication of potential to progress into the apprenticeship:

Level 3:

• Welsh Baccalaureate Intermediate Diploma
• Completion of a 'Pathway to Apprenticeship' in Plumbing
• GCSE grade A-C in each of the following:- a communication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subject
• Level 2 GNVQs in relevant vocational/technical subjects
• Level 2 'Access to Building Services Engineering' qualification.

The Heating and Ventilating Industry would normally expect entry into Level 3 to be for those who have already completed a Foundation (Level 2) Apprenticeship in Installing Industrial and Commercial H&V Pipework Systems, or for individuals with comparable experience and knowledge.

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