Standard apprenticeship
How is the qualification STRUCTURED?
This presentation outlines the phases that each apprentice will undertake, during their time at college and on-site. Detailing the training and assessments, when the training will take place, how and by what method.
Each topic will be delivered using some learning outcomes from the topic, with exceptions but mostly the topic will be delivered in small chunks over the phases of study.
Your college may use their own training pack however, you can see here that the AO has created a training pack to compliment the qualification. This is divided up into phases and you will be trained to achieve the tasks set out in the pack in readiness for the phase practical assignments at the end of each phase.
Exemptions
plumbing--heating-exemption-guidance-pdf.ashxThe exemption document will be looked at by the college/centre and they will agree with you which phase you are to begin. If you are brand new to the plumbing and heating industry and have no qualifications at all you will begin at phase 1.
Phase 1 testing
Each phase has assessments within it, these are practical assessments covering SKILLS and online examinations covering your KNOWLEDGE, your behaviours will also be looked at and discussed with your on-site assessor/employer and trainer in centre. Within the ATM (apprenticeship training manual) there is a section covering behaviours. This is how you act and grow as an individual throughout your training.
Phase 1 - Unit 012- 2 online examinations covering the content from phase 1 and practical assessments split into 4 tasks.
Phase 2 testing
Phase 2 - Unit 022- 1 online examination covering the content covered from phase 2 and practical assessments split into 3 tasks.
Phase 3 testing
Phase 3 - Unit 032- 1 online examination covering the content covered from phase 3 and practical assessments split into 6 tasks. Each candidate will complete 3 of the same and then 3 will be determined by the centre.
EPA (end point assessment)
1- On programme completion, covering Knowledge, Behaviours and attitudes, Skills and options (gas pathway, renewable pathway etc...)
2- Gateway- To move on to end-point assessment (EPA), the apprentice must show evidence of the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the standard and have achieved maths and English (Level 1) and taken the test for Level 2.
3- End point assessment, End-point assessment is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their apprenticeship. The apprentice must demonstrate their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the grades available are distinction, merit, pass or fail. Assessment methods for this standard are:
Multiple choice test- This is made of 50 questions, multiple choice, centrally set and marked. The knowledge areas will be selected from an assessment bank that covers the full knowledge range. The test lasts 90 minutes.
Design project-This is held at an assessment centre but externally set and marked. Building plans are provided to the apprentice with a job specification, manufacturer’s information and data, British Standards and regulations. The apprentice is asked to complete a heating, hot water and cold water design capable of meeting the job specification. Duration: Seven hours.
Practical installation test-Apprentices complete the fabrication of a pipework frame, utilising different materials and pipework components with various jointing techniques. Duration: Maximum of six hours.
Practical application test-The apprentice will inspect a pre-installed unvented cylinder, functioning with electrical components and controls. The assessor will create faults on various components within the system. The apprentice is given 2 hours to identify the faults, repair them and then re-commission the system. The apprentice will complete a service according to manufacturer’s instructions, this will be undertaken within one hour. Duration: Maximum of 3 hours.
Professional discussion-Optional pathways and behaviours will be assessed through the professional discussion and supported by the production of a workplace logbook completed by the apprentice during the endpoint assessment period. This should be a maximum of 30 minutes.
Institute for apprenticeships
Website LINK for Plumbing and domestic heating technician
Plumbing and domestic heating technician _ Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.pdfOccupational standard- written by employers
st0303_plumbing-and-domestic-heating_l3_ap-for-publication_november-2017.pdfAssessment plan
Options
Options
In addition to the core skills and knowledge requirements, Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians must choose to undertake one of the following specialisms:
