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Low Carbon Heating Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Course code: P03328

Subject area: Plumbing & Heating

Study level: Apprenticeship

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

Course date:

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2030

Contact details

Phone:

01235 541111

On this apprenticeship you will learn about planning, installation, commission, service and maintenance (including fault finding, diagnosis and repair) of zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings including dwellings and industrial and commercial premises.
Zero carbon heat sources may include but are not limited to Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Thermal Collectors. You will work on both new build and existing properties and duties typically involve the installation, service, fault finding and repair of zero carbon heating and hot water appliances, storage vessels, pipework, heat emitters, and associated components and their mechanical and electrical control systems.

You will interact with customers and end users, and as such, develop a high level of customer service. The role is physical in nature and involves the manual handling of heavy equipment, working at height and in confined spaces.

Course units
Health and safety in a low carbon heating and wider construction environment

Environmental technology and sustainability

Common installation processes and techniques

Scientific and mechanical principles

Planning and Supervision

Low carbon heating and hot water systems technology

Electrical work and controls for low carbon heating and hot water systems

Install, commission, service, maintain and decommission low carbon heating and hot water systems

What next?
Continue on to further education in the Building Services sector.
Entry criteria
GCSEs in maths and English at Level 4 or above. There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. The qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.
Fee information
Please speak to our apprenticeship team for more information on fees.
Qualifications received
Level 3 Diploma in Low Carbon Heating Technician