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Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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Information about Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Building Service Engineer (BSE) relates to low carbon heating, refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering and plumbing.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Technical knowledge

  • Employee responsibilities under health, safety and welfare regulations relevant to the role.*
  • Sustainability principles and practices relevant to the role, including waste disposal and the impact of BSE occupations on the environment.*
  • Types, use and storage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Role of building service systems in making the building work for the user including air quality, heating and cooling, acoustics, fire prevention and control.
  • Industry standards and regulations relevant to the role including fire safety and Building Safety Act and how they interact.*
  • Roles and responsibilities of an employee and other relevant stakeholders and personnel in the workplace.
  • Use and characteristics of materials and components associated with the BSE occupations.
  • Types, use and storage techniques of tools and equipment associated with BSE occupations.
  • Basic functions of electrical and electronic control of BSE systems including electrical safety and when to engage a competent person.
  • Work area preparation and maintenance techniques.
  • Techniques to carry out simple tasks associated with BSE occupations.
  • Methods of protecting materials and work in progress from damage, weather and theft.
  • Techniques to carry out simple BSE system functioning checks.*
  • The importance of customer service to their organisation.
  • Awareness of equity, inclusion and diversity regulations.*
  • Mental and physical health considerations in self and others when working in construction and the importance of reporting issues.

Technical skills

  • Comply with employee responsibilities under health, safety and welfare regulations.*
  • Use and store appropriate PPE.
  • Follow written and verbal work instructions.*
  • Apply techniques to carry out simple tasks associated with BSE occupations.
  • Protect work in progress and materials, for example, from damage, weather or theft.
  • Apply techniques to carry out simple BSE system checks.
  • Use materials and components associated with BSE occupations.
  • Use and store tools and equipment associated with the occupations.
  • Prepare and maintain the work area.
  • Dispose of waste safely and sustainably. Segregate resources for reuse and recycling.

Employability skills and behaviours

  • Communicate and share information using verbal, non-verbal, written and digital methods.
  • Act in a professional manner including good time keeping and conduct.
  • Apply new learning and feedback to everyday practice.
  • Complete own work tasks and ask for help when needed.
  • Work with colleagues to contribute to team outcomes.
  • Seek ways to manage own financial, health and wellbeing needs using available resources.
  • Overcome challenges and adapt to changes at work.
  • Work in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration
8 months
Funding
£4,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Air conditioning engineer
  • Commissioning engineer
  • Heat pump engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Refrigeration technician
  • Service engineer
  • Domestic heating engineer
  • Domestic heating installer
  • Plumber
  • Heat pump installer/technician/engineer
  • Renewable heating installer/technician/engineer
  • Solar thermal installer/technician/engineer

View more information about Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.