Duration

Entry requirements

Typical job titles

Progression

Key responsibilities

Typically up to 3 years

- 16 years or over - GCSE English & maths or equivalent- Basic skills assessment in literacy & numeracy

Delivery A minimum of 30 hours of on the job training at work place per week including a day/ block release to study theory at our Uxbridge/ Hayes/ Harrow campus

Mechanical Engineer/ Electrical Engineer/ Building Services Engineer/ Projects Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer

A Building Services apprenticeship will include assessing the environmental impact and risks connected to projects, discussing require-ments with the client and colleagues, provide technical and functional support, and monitor and implement building services engineering projects.

Apprentices that complete Level 3 may be able to go onto a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or further training in similar areas.

Level 3

BUILDINGMAINTENANCE

with West Met Skills - the work-based training

department from Harrow & Uxbridge Colleges

Looking to work in estate maintenance sector? Want to be a hands-on building operative? Start your career with our Building Maintenance & Refurbishment apprenticeship.

We are a top provider in London with consistently

high success rates

We are the largest college provider of apprenticeships in

We work with major companies including

British AirwaysBrunel University London

& Menzies etc.

west London

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Most of our apprentices secure employment at the end of their apprenticeship

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S T U D E N T F A C T S H E E T

Key Information

- Technical Certificate- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)- Functional Skills (Level 1 or 2 English, maths & ICT)- Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

Qualifications:

01895 853622/ 0208 909 6328apprenticeships@uxbridgecollege.ac.ukapprenticeships@hcuc.harrow.ac.ukwww.westmetskills.co.uk@WestMetSkills

Sample Modules and Content

Frequently Asked Questions

View our vacancies to apply

www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeshipswww.harrow.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Already working?Turn your job into an apprenticeship. Call us on 01895 853622 / 0208 909 6328 to get you started.

Mandatory unit

- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment- Sustainable Construction- Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment- Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment- Building Services Control Systems- Building Services Science.

Technical Certificate

Common Modules for all Apprenticeships:

Mandatory unit:

- Understand how to monitor and implement health and safety during building services engineering projects- Understand how to monitor and implement building services engineering projects in the work location- Monitor and implement building services engineering projects in the work location.

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)

- Rights and responsibilities of workers (including equal opportunities legislation)- Organisation, disciplines and representative structures of the industries concerned- Impact on the sector of public law and policies.

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

- Application of Number – Level 1 or 2- Information Communication Technology – Level 1 or 2- Communication – Level 1 or 2- Working with others – Level 1 or 2- Improving own learning and performance – Level 1 or 2.

Functional Skills

How am I assessed?

Assessments are carried out in your workplace. Our assessor will come and assess you in your job role.

Do I already need to have a job to start an apprenticeship?

You should be working a minimum of 30 hours per week in a job. If you are unemployed, view our vacancies to apply for a job: www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships or www.harrow.ac.uk/apprenticeships

Can I start an apprenticeship after Year 11?

Yes, you can! Young people in England must stay in education or training until they turn 18. If you’re looking for a different option after Year 11, an apprenticeship could be the answer for you!

How much does an apprenticeship cost?

There is no cost for you to do an apprenticeship if you are 16 years old or over and you will be paid a wage.