Low Carbon Heating Technician

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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - as required
LEVEL
Level 3 Levels Explained
DURATION
3 Years
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Work-based

Course information

A plumbing student checking dials and a gauge The Level 3 Apprenticeship in low carbon heating has been designed and developed by industry experts to cover a range of core skills to plan, select and size, install, commission, service and maintain (including fault finding, diagnosis and repair) 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.

This programme includes 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.

Aside of this you will be supported with core behaviours such as team work, working independently, logical thinking and application, working effectively and time management.

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above

Centre-devised assessment (internal practical assessment)

Possible progression routes, include: HNC in Construction (Level 4) Employment within the industry

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