Building Services Design Technician Apprenticeship

Assist engineers and other construction professionals in the development of cost effective technical and sustainable design solutions involving the production of three dimensional models, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings taking into account, where appropriate, pre-fabrication techniques. Their work typically includes systems such as renewable technologies, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, controls and lifts. Buildings and infrastructure take on many forms from newly built facilities to the refurbishment of premises for every sector of industry.

You will:

• Use appropriate software and simulation systems to solve technical problems.
• Contribute to planning, managing work schedules, budgets and deadlines working as a member of a team
• Operate quality systems and Health, Safety and Risk Management procedures, progress monitoring, see that installations generally comply with the design intent, responding to site queries, commissioning and post occupancy evaluations.

This Apprenticeship is ideal if you have good analytical and problem-solving skills, an eye for detail and good design and strong IT skills.

Next steps: Some Apprentices go into full-time employment as a technician within a design consultancy, with a contractor or in a manufacturing company, or progress onto a Level 4 Building Services Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

Apprentices have access to all facilities across college. A plumbing Apprentice will benefit from the use of our purpose build Construction centre. Further facilitiesinclude the college Learning Resource Centres and the College Gym.