Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems.
Apprentices will gain a strong understanding of core plumbing systems and plumbing science and processes as well as learning the principles of high quality customer service and how to communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.
Gateway Requirements
- The stage of the apprenticeship where the apprentice, employer and training provider determine whether the apprentice is ready to undertake end-point assessment
- Apprentices must have compiled and submitted a Workplace Logbook of evidence, which the professional discussion will be based on Level 2
- Apprentices must have achieved level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Qualification
- Apprentices must have achieved Network Construction operations (Gas) Level 1 certificate, as a minimum
The Assessment
- Multiple-choice test
- Design project
- Practical installation test
- Practical application test
- Professional discussion
Overall Grading
- Fail, Pass, Merit, Distinction
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technican Information
| Sector | Gas Sector |
| Standard Version | ST0303 V1.0 |
| Assessment Plan Version | AP01 |
| Funding | £21,000 |
| Duration | Typically 45 month, and an additional 3 months for end point assessment duration. |
| Price | (pulled from central repository) |
