On an apprenticeship programme, apprentices will learn and develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours. These include:
• Understand the principles of selection, installation, testing, commissioning and service and maintenance
techniques on solar thermal, heat pumps and water recycling systems
• Understand the principles of fuel combustion, ventilation and fluing arrangements within a domestic environment
• Understand the principles of high quality customer service and establishing the needs of others (colleagues, customers and other stakeholders)
• Select, install, test, commission, service and maintain solar thermal, heat pumps and water recycling systems
• Operate in a safe working manner by adhering to health and safety legislation, codes of practice and applying safe working practices
• Demonstrate drive and energy in fulfilling requirements of role
• Takes responsibility
• Honesty and integrity
• Quality focused
End Point Assessment:
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment. The apprentice must complete all elements of the on programme learning to achieve the assessment gateway requirements. The EPA consists of 5 assessment methods:
• Knowledge Test
• Design Project
• Practical Installation Test
• Practical Application Test
• Professional Discussion
