Plumbing & Pipefitting (commercial/industrial) Apprenticeship

You will gain experience working alongside qualified plumbers, pipefitters on a variety of commercial projects, learning how to install and maintain pipework systems while studying towards a recognised qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable technical skills, and build a long-term career.

What you'll do at work

• Assisting with the installation of heating, water, drainage and process pipework systems
• Learning how to measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble various types of pipework
• Installing pipe supports, brackets and containment systems
• Assisting with the installation of pumps, valves, plant room equipment and mechanical services
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Using hand tools, power tools and specialist equipment safely and effectively
• Supporting pressure testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities under supervision
• Assisting with maintenance and repair work on existing systems
• Following health, safety and environmental procedures on site at all times
• Working on a variety of commercial and industrial projects, including schools, hospitals, offices, factories and manufacturing facilities
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
• Attending college or training sessions and completing apprenticeship coursework to achieve your qualification

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods including method statements.
• Produce risk assessment.
• Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report hazards and risks in the workplace. Take action to mitigate hazards and risk.
• Move, lift and handle materials safely.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards.
• Apply waste management techniques.
• Interpret information from, for example, drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
• Apply design techniques.
• Plan work activities and order.
• Apply resource management techniques and principles when planning work.
• Prepare area of work for setting out and work activities for self and others; carry out prework checks.
• Anticipate and minimise delays to planned work.
• Select materials, components, fittings and bracketry required to complete work tasks.
• Secure and store equipment and tools.
• Carry out pre commissioning activities.
• Fabricate pipework systems including pipe bending.
• Install systems for example cold water, hot water, return, heating, chilled.
• Use pipe-jointing techniques.
• Carry out the testing of a system following installation.
• Diagnose faults on systems.
• Apply electrical safety testing techniques.
• Complete a final quality inspection.
• Apply decommissioning and disassembly practices.
• Complete system handover activities.
• Apply team working principles.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Communicate verbally and in written form, including internal and external customers and colleagues, using sector specific terminology.
• Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Record or enter information – paper based or electronic.
• Collaborate with others including customers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, other trades.
• Investigate problems to identify the underlying cause and solution.
• Work within limits of authority and escalate issues.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site inductions.
• Apply configuration techniques.
• Apply commissioning practices and techniques.