Building services engineering senior technician
Level 4 · HigherConstruction and the built environment 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Building Services Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship develops the technical and supervisory skills needed to oversee engineering installation and commissioning projects in building services. Apprentices support design teams and manage on-site technical activities in mechanical or electrical disciplines. It leads to senior technician, site manager or project engineer roles in building services contracting.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Engineering principles underpinning building services systems
Technical design interpretation and coordination
Commissioning procedures for HVAC and electrical systems
Resource and programme management on engineering projects
Quality assurance and snagging of installed systems
Building information modelling and as-built documentation
Health, safety and CDM regulations on construction sites
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Coordinate installation activities with other engineering trades
Check and approve technical submittals and material deliveries
Witness and record commissioning tests on building systems
Manage site teams and subcontractors on engineering packages
Identify and resolve technical problems during installation
Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments
Produce progress reports and attend site progress meetings
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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