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Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship

Level
2
Intermediate Β· like GCSEs
Length
8 mo
typical
Sector
Construction and the built environment
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Building Service Engineer (BSE) relates to low carbon heating, refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering and plumbing.

What you'd do

Assist engineers on site with installation tasks
Use hand tools safely under supervision
Identify and name building services components
Observe and support commissioning and testing activities
Keep records of daily work and learning activities
Maintain a clean and safe work area on site
Attend workshops and skills sessions to explore pathways

What you'd learn

Overview of building services engineering disciplines
Safe working practices on construction sites
Basic use of hand and power tools in engineering
Introduction to plumbing, electrics and HVAC systems
Reading simple engineering drawings and schematics
Communication and teamwork in a technical workplace
Environmental sustainability in building services
Ready to look for a place?
See live Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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