Higher Apprenticeship – Building Services Engineering Technician – Level 4
The typical duration for this apprenticeship is three years but this will depend upon the previous experience of the apprentice and access to opportunities to gain the full range of competence.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The typical duration for this apprenticeship is three years but this will depend upon the previous experience of the apprentice and access to opportunities to gain the full range of competence.
Successful apprentices will gain a Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the standard and is approved by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers as meeting the educational requirements for EngTech LCIBSE.
English and Maths at Level 3 will need to be achieved before taking the End-point Assessment and will form part of the Level 4 qualification.
This apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve Technician status with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (EngTech LCIBSE). The Technician Professional Review process for EngTech LCIBSE is included in the End-point Assessment process for this apprenticeship and will lead to the designatory letters EngTech LCIBSE and the status of Engineering Technician.
Entry Requirements
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths (grade 5 or above), and Science. Your grade should preferably be 6+ (B) for GCSE Maths. Alternatively you could have:
- An Intermediate Diploma in the chosen subject to a Merit or Distinction standard, plus GCSE English and Maths (grade 5 or above), with preferably a 6+ (B) grade for GCSE Maths
- A relevant Level 3 qualification, Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Five years’ relevant work experience together with a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths (grade 5 or above)
What will you learn?
The main duties and tasks of a Building Services Engineering Technician are:
- Supervision of the installation of environmental technologies into buildings
- Assisting design teams with building services engineering solutions on construction projects
- Supervision of specialist contractors
- Control of health and safety on construction projects
- Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project
- Minimisation of the environmental impact of construction projects
- Control of the quality of works on a construction project
- Ensuring compliance with contractual conditions on a project
Requirements:
Knowledge
- Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Engineering Principles
- Project Management
- Planning and Organising Work
- Monitoring Quality
Skills
- Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Engineering Solutions
- Project Management
- Planning and Organising Work
- Monitoring Quality
Behaviours
- Professional Judgement
- Commitment to Code of Ethics
- Continuing Professional Development
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity
- Communicate Effectively
- Work in Teams
- Demonstrate Innovation
How will you learn?
What will you need to bring with you?
How will you be assessed?
Where next?
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
The apprentivce needs a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths (grade 5 or above), and Science. Your grade should preferably be 6+ (B) for GCSE Maths. Alternatively they should have:
- An Intermediate Diploma in the chosen subject to a Merit or Distinction standard, plus GCSE English and Maths (grade 5 or above), with preferably a 6+ (B) grade for GCSE Maths.
- A relevant Level 3 qualification, Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Five years’ relevant work experience together with a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths (grade 5 or above)
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
Behaviours expected within the role
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
What will the assessment look like?
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Is there any specialist equipment required?
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:29 pm
