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FoundationEntry-level pre-apprenticeship

Building service engineering foundation apprenticeship

Building Service Engineer (BSE) relates to low carbon heating, refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering and plumbing.

Typical duration

8 months

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Construction and the built environment

Standard ref

FA0001

Role overview

The Building Services Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship introduces you to the wide range of engineering disciplines within building services, including plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation. Apprentices develop core practical skills and explore which specialist pathway suits them before progressing to a full apprenticeship. It is an ideal starting point for a long career in the built environment.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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