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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship is designed to provide a structured career path for employees in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sector. It helps you build the skills and knowledge in your business so staff can progress in their role. There are a number of pathways, allowing apprentices to select the one most relevant to their work.
Qualifications
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for a qualification in one of:
- Heating and Ventilating: Industrial and Commercial Installation at SCQF level 6
- Heating and Ventilating: Ductwork, Planning and Installation at SCQF level 6
- Install, Commission and Maintain Refrigeration Systems at SCQF level 6
- Install, Commission and Maintain Air Conditioning Systems at SCQF level 6
Progression and development
Successful apprentices should be able to carry out technical, supervisory and management positions in roles such as:
- Building Services Engineering Technician
- Designer/Estimator
- Project Manager
- Site/Workshop Manager
- Sales Engineer/Commercial Manager
Apprentices could also choose to take up further study — such as an HNC, HND, or degree — that could lead to membership and recognition by a professional body.
SCQF 7
Your employee will study for a qualification in:
- Service, Maintain and Commission Building Engineering Services at SCQF level 7
Progression and development
Successful apprentices should be able to carry out technical, supervisory and management positions in roles such as:
- Building services engineering technician
- Designer/estimator
- Project manager
- Site/workshop manager
- Sales engineer/commercial manager.
Apprentices could also choose to take up further study — such as an HNC, HND, or degree — that could lead to membership and recognition by a professional body.
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take around 3 years to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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