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Apprenticeship

Building services engineering installer

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

In a nutshell

Installing large-scale environmental system components for heating and cooling industrial and commercial buildings.

What you'd do

Assist with the installation of building services systems
Measure, cut and fix materials to correct specifications
Set out and mark positions for pipes, cables or ductwork
Connect components and fittings under supervision
Carry out basic checks and tests on completed sections
Maintain a tidy and safe work environment on site
Report progress and problems to the supervisor

What you'd learn

Basic principles of the chosen building services discipline
Safe working practices and site induction requirements
Hand and power tool use in a building services context
Installation techniques for pipework, wiring or ductwork
Reading basic installation drawings and schedules
Material identification and correct fixing methods
Introduction to testing and commissioning of systems
Ready to look for a place?
See live Building services engineering installer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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