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Low Carbon Heating Technician
Various start dates from November 2024

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  • Overview of the course

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    This occupation is found in the Building Services Sector of the Construction Industry.

    The broad purpose of the occupation is to plan, select and size, install, commission, service and maintain (including fault finding, diagnosis and repair) zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings including dwellings and industrial and commercial premises. Zero carbon heat sources may include but are not limited to Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Thermal Collectors. The occupation includes work on both new build and existing properties and typically involves the installation, service, fault finding and repair of zero carbon heating and hot water appliances, storage vessels, pipework, heat emitters and associated components and their mechanical and electrical control systems.

    In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with customers and end users, and as such requires a high level of customer service. The role is physical in nature and involves the manual handling of heavy equipment, working at height and in confined spaces.

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

    Typical job titles include:

    - Heat Pump Installer/Technician/Engineer
    - Renewable Heating Installer/Technician/Engineer
    - Solar Thermal Installer/Technician/Engineer
  • Vacancies

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    We have no live vacancies at the moment
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  • What you'll learn

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    Training includes classroom and practical covering the following:

    - Health & Safety Systems
    - Common Installation Processes & Techniques
    - Scientific Principles
    - Planning & Supervision
    - Low Carbon Heating & Hot Water Systems
    - Electrcial Work & Controls
    - Install, Comission, Service & Maintain Low Carbon Heating & Hot Water Systems
    - Technology Specific Practical Assessments
  • How will I be assessed?

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    You will be assessed via and end point assessment.
  • Who can I speak to about this course?

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    In the first instance please email ian.hall@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • Supporting your learning and wellbeing

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    We have a range of dedicated support and wellbeing services including FREE travel, financial support, and impartial advice and guidance. Throughout your Apprenticeship, you’ll also receive one-to-one support from your dedicated Work Based Tutor, helping you to achieve your ambitions
  • Why choose us?

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    We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

    We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

    Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

    You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

  • How to apply?

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    Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page to express your interest.

    You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account, so that you can track your application. If we dont think you're ready for an Apprenticeship yet, we'll recommend a relevant Study Programme that could eventually lead to the Apprenticeship you're interested in.

    If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • Disclaimer

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    Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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  • Duration:

    weeks

  • Venue:

    Deane Road Campus

  • Course Code:

    SD717-L3