You must be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC. You must have achieved a minimum of grade C in both GCSE Maths and English or their equivalent and be assessed by the training contractor and employer as having the aptitude and ability to successfully complete the apprenticeship.

A GCSE grade C or equivalent in ICT and a relevant science is desirable.

Employment is at the discretion of the employer who may have specific expectations in terms of medical/physical requirements. In particular, it is recommended that you visit an optician for a colour deficiency test, the result of which may determine your ability to do the job.

South West College reserve the right to refine entry criteria should demand exceed available capacity.

Assessment comprises workshop and workplace practicals, on-line tests, open book assignments and written and portfolio based collation of on-site evidence (years 3 + years 4). Candidates will have to sit a final exam (AM2 test).

This qualification will lead directly to industry employment or progression to Level 4 Site Supervision.

Successful apprentices can progress to the Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Validated by The Open University) at South West College subject to meeting entry criteria.

In the event a programme is oversubscribed you may not be guaranteed a place on it. No final decisions will made in relation to course acceptance until all interviews are completed following issue of GCSE results in August 2024. South West College reserve the right to enhance entry criteria and / or request completion of a psychometric test subject to programme demand exceeding available capacity.