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As a Level 3 Building Services Technician Apprentice
You will learn essential technical competencies while contributing to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of building operations, gaining hands-on experience using cutting-edge tools and software, preparing you for a successful career in building services engineering and systems management.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Embark on an exciting journey as a Level 3 Building Services Technician Apprentice, where you'll develop advanced skills in maintaining, troubleshooting, and designing building systems. This paid apprenticeship offers a dynamic environment to learn essential technical competencies while contributing to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of building operations. You will gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge tools and software, preparing you for a successful career in building services engineering and systems management.
Duties
- Use AutoCAD and Revit to create detailed schematics and system layouts for building projects.
- Support system design processes by applying principles of systems engineering and analysing schematics to troubleshoot issues effectively.
- Participate in fabrication and assembly tasks utilizing CAD software and fabrication techniques to develop prototypes or repair parts.
- Support product development initiatives by applying mechanical knowledge, math skills, and technical documentation to improve existing systems or develop new solutions.
Join us to develop your technical expertise in a vibrant setting that values innovation, safety, and continuous learning!
Where you'll work
Horizon Business Centre, Alder Close, Erith DA18 4AJ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques, and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety, and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies, and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out, and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake, and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
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Training schedule
During your apprenticeship, you will cover the following units:
- Construction Principles (Externally examined)
- Construction Design (Externally examined)
- Construction Technology
- Health & Safety
- Provision of Primary Services
- Building Services Science
- Use of Static and Dynamic Fluids in Building Services
- Graphical Detailing for Construction
- Further Mathematics for Construction
- Management of a Construction Project
Apprentices will develop the necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours to be a competent Civil Engineer as outlined by CIBSE, these include:
Knowledge:
- K1: Appropriate engineering principles, underpinned by relevant mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge and understanding, relating to building services engineering (BSE)
- K2: Appropriate BSE techniques and methods used to design, install, commission, maintain or operate buildings and infrastructure
- K3: Key principles, techniques, and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation used in delivering BSE models
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Skills:
- S1: Apply appropriate BSE principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how
- S2: Apply key principles, techniques, and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of BSE models
- S3: Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit)
Behaviour:
- B1: Complies with health, safety, and welfare requirements, industry standards, statutory regulation and legislation, policies, and codes of practice
- B2: Works independently, operating in a systematic, proactive, and transparent way, using resources effectively to complete tasks, knowing their limitations and when to ask for support or escalate
- B3: Applies a structured approach to problem solving with attention to detail, accuracy, and diligence
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 5-9)
- English (grade 5-9)
- Science (grade 5-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Work Location: DA18 4AJ.
Buxton & McNulty Mechanical Services was formed in March 2003. The company became incorporated on 4th April 2005. The company was formed to provide mechanical services. We specialise in pipework installations covering public health, heating, chilled water, condensate, gas, and fuel services. We offer on-site welding and have a fabrication shop where pipe can be made to measure and delivered to site. We have extensive experience and have undertaken many projects working on commercial properties, residential, hospitals, schools, and prisons. Over the last few years, our company has expanded steadily through repeat business.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once an apprentice has successfully completed this course, they will qualify for registration as an engineering technician - Engineering Council for Engineering Technician (EngTech).
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
Kathryn Dabrowski
020 8918 7777
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051748.
Closes in 7 days (Monday 21 September 2026)
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