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Low Carbon Heating Technician Level 3

Standard: ST1020
Version: 1.1

Funding: £22,000

Typical Duration: 36 months

EPA Period: 4 months

Sector: Cross Sector

Price: £3,140

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Summary

A low carbon heating technician in the Building Services Sector plans, installs, services, and maintains zero carbon heating and hot water systems in various buildings. These systems may include ground air and air source heat pumps and solar thermal collectors.

They work on new and existing properties, handling installations, fault diagnosis, and repair of heating appliances and control systems. The role is physically demanding and requires excellent customer service skills. Technicians work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with site managements and colleagues.

End-point Assessment Components

  • Practical assessment with questions
  • Interview based on an EPA Portfolio
  • Multiple-choice test

  • Gateway Requirements

    The stage of the apprenticeship where the employer or training provider confirms whether the apprentice is ready to undertake end-point assessment.

    Apprentices must have compiled and submitted an EPA portfolio of evidence to which the interview will be based on.

    Apprentices must have achieved English and mathematic qualifications in line with apprenticeship funding rules.

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    Why Energy & Environment Awards?

    Personal Customer Support

    Your personal contact means you get help and support when you want it – no call centres and no tickets.

    Learning from Experience

    After each cohort has finished their apprenticeships, we will set up ‘Learning from Experience’ meeting to ensure you are heard and we are always improving.

    Resources for Success

    Our added-value resources give you much more - all designed to help you prepare the apprentice for their end-point assessment.

    Energy & Environment Awards are the one EPAO that gives me confidence that they know what they are doing and why they are doing it. They have everything in place to support the apprentice, employer and training provider which is amazing.

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