Plumbing and domestic heating technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

4 yrs

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Fitting and servicing domestic water, heating and drainage systems.

Install cold and hot water systems, pipework, and fittings in properties

Fit and commission central heating systems including radiators and boilers

Install bathrooms, kitchens, and sanitation systems to specification

Carry out planned maintenance and fault diagnosis on heating systems

Test and commission gas appliances safely under supervision

Identify and resolve leaks, blockages, and pressure faults

Complete job documentation and compliance records for each installation

Cold and hot water system design, installation, and fault-finding

Central heating system installation, commissioning, and maintenance

Sanitation and drainage systems including soil, waste, and rainwater

Gas safety regulations and working towards Gas Safe competences

Electrical safety for plumbers and understanding control systems

Environmental considerations including water efficiency and heat pumps

Health and safety including working at height and in confined spaces

Ready to look for a place?

See live Plumbing and domestic heating technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.