Duties will include installation/maintenance of pipes, air ducts and drainage; welding and fabrication of ducting and pipes; work on boiler systems and control systems and some general plumbing duties. Installation, repair and maintenance of heat pumps, heat recovery systems and ground source heat pumps.

Description:

Trainees currently attend Kelvin College, Glasgow for a total of 66 weeks.  This is split over 3 week blocks spread over a four-year period. Assessments are carried out at college and the programme will result in a SCQF 6 Modern Apprenticeship qualification.

Duration:

This apprenticeship will take four years to complete.

Delivery:

• Block release to Glasgow Kelvin College
• Compilation of Portfolio of Evidence and workbooks
• Written assignments
• Workplace projects

Qualifications you will acquire:

• SCQF 6 Heating and Ventilation Installation or SCQF 6 Heating and Ventilation Servicing
• Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering Services

Personal qualities, skills and qualifications:

• Ideally applicants should have National 5s or General/Credit Standard Grades in subjects such as Maths, Physics, Graphical Communications and Craft & Design
• Good co-ordination and dexterity is essential
• Applicants must be physically able for the range of practical tasks involved