Plumbing and Domestic Heating (Gas) - Apprenticeship - Level 3

As a technician you will be required to work on typical plumbing elements such as hot and cold water systems and storage, supplies to dwellings and associated pipework, above-ground pipework, connection to below-ground, sanitary pipework, fittings and furniture. Appliances and equipment can include central heating boilers, bathroom furniture, sanitary appliances, drainage and rainwater systems.

As a Domestic gas fired hot water heating appliances technician you will install and maintain domestic natural gas systems and central heating and hot water appliances.

As a technician in this occupation you will interact with customers and end users, and as such you will require a high level of customer service. Technicians can find themselves working inside or outside a customers property as well as on building sites.

You will be responsible for working both independently with a minimum amount of supervision and also as a member of a team involving close liaison and cooperation with site and line management, colleagues and other trades.

In addition to the core skills and knowledge requirements, you must undertake a fossil fuel natural gas specialism as part of the apprenticeship.

You will need:

• A suitable employer who is available to start you as an apprentice
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English

How long is this course?

4 years

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course is based on day release of one day per week the rest of the time will be spent on-site with your employer

What qualification will I achieve?

• Diploma in plumbing and domestic heating - level 3
• Domestic gas fired hot water heating appliances technician

By the end of this apprenticeship you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as EngTech by the Engineering Council through The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) and or The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

On completion of the health and safety assessment, as determined, by the assessment plan you will have satisfied the requirements to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card through the Joint Industry Board for Plumbing and Mechanical Engineering Services (JIB-PMES) at the appropriate grade.

How is my course assessed?

The course is assessed using formative assessment in the form of a logbook, portfolio of evidence and practical observations. You will complete an end-point assessment to determine whether you are ready to move into full employment.