Apprenticeships
This apprenticeship develops advanced plumbing and heating skills with a strong focus on environmental and renewable technologies. Apprentices will learn how to install, test, maintain and commission hot and cold water systems, sanitation and heating systems, with significant coverage of air source heat pump technology. The programme explores the principles of ASHP operation, system design considerations, efficiency, fault-finding and performance optimisation. Learners will also develop a thorough understanding of industry regulations, health and safety, environmental responsibilities and customer care. These skills prepare apprentices to work confidently with low-carbon heating systems in domestic and small commercial settings.
Certificate of Apprenticeship awarded by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
On completion, apprentices can progress into employment as a fully qualified plumbing and heating engineer with specialist expertise in air source heat pump installation and maintenance. This area of work is being strongly driven by government policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and transitioning homes and businesses away from fossil-fuel heating systems.
As national low-carbon targets, building regulations, and grant-funded schemes continue to expand, demand for industry-qualified heat pump engineers is rapidly increasing. Employers are actively seeking skilled professionals in this field and are offering highly competitive rates of pay to attract engineers with the right qualifications and experience.
This apprenticeship provides a future-proof career pathway, positioning learners at the forefront of a government-backed, fast-growing sector. It offers excellent long-term progression opportunities into specialist environmental roles, supervisory positions, advanced technical training, or leadership roles within the renewable and low-carbon heating industry.
This apprenticeship develops advanced plumbing and heating skills with a strong focus on environmental and renewable technologies. Apprentices will learn how to install, test, maintain, and commission hot and cold water systems, sanitation and heating systems, with significant coverage of air-source heat pump technology. The programme explores the principles of ASHP operation, system design considerations, efficiency, fault-finding and performance optimisation. Learners will also develop a thorough understanding of industry regulations, health and safety, environmental responsibilities and customer care. These skills prepare apprentices to work confidently with low-carbon heating systems in domestic and small commercial settings.
The programme is delivered through a combination of workplace assessment and one day per week attendance at college. Apprentices are assessed on their practical competence, technical knowledge and professional behaviours throughout the programme. At the end of the apprenticeship, learners will complete an End Point Assessment which includes practical assessments and professional discussions aligned with industry requirements.
Suitable employment on or prior to starting the apprenticeship training programme.
An appropriate level of Maths and English (assessed prior to apprenticeship start)
Apprentices without English or maths (at Level 2 for a Level 3 Apprenticeship or Level 1 for a Level 2 Apprenticeship) must achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
We can support you to achieve the desired level of Maths and English, through functional skills taught sessions which are mandatory to attend as part of your programme (you cannot achieve your apprenticeship without the required level of maths and English).GCSE Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and maths.
