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Building services engineering ductwork craftsperson (level 3)

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Information about Building services engineering ductwork craftsperson (level 3)

Installing and servicing building ventilation systems.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Relevant safety legislation and safe working practices applying to themselves and others.
  • Scientific principles underpinning ductwork systems including relevant specifications e.g.measurement and pressure classification and materials.
  • The design, layout and operating principles of ductwork systems.
  • The need for ductwork system cleanliness during the installation process.
  • Environmental protection measures associated with ductwork installation in regards to the effective use of material resources and waste management.
  • Commercial implications of actions or omissions.
  • How to plan and organise ductwork system work tasks, including the interpretation of engineering drawings.
  • How to prepare work areas to undertake ductwork installation.
  • How to: utilise resources effectively including the roles and responsibilities of relevant people; oversee work; and plan safe work programmes for self and small teams installing ductwork systems.
  • The installation, assembly, positioning, fitting, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, handover and decommissioning techniques and processes for ductwork systems, and associated plant and equipment.
  • Rectangular, circular and flat oval, plastic, fire-rated, air handling units and local exhaust ventilation ductwork system components, including prefabricated and/or modularised components and distribution systems.
  • How components relate to each other within ductwork systems.
  • The principles of high-quality customer service and establishing the needs of others (colleagues, customers and other stakeholders).
  • Different communication methods, how to communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner and how to adapt communication style to suit different situations.
  • Understand the principles and opportunities for information communication technology (ICT) systems, e.g. smartphone, tablets, apps.

  Skills

  • Apply relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to self and others in building services engineering working environments.
  • Plan and organise ductwork system work tasks.
  • Prepare work areas in new and existing sites to undertake allocated ductwork component installation work tasks.
  • Undertake the installation of ductwork system components in ways which use resources efficiently to complete work tasks, effectively, safely and with consideration to environmental impact using industry recognised standards.
  • Apply installation, assembly, positioning, fitting and testing techniques and oversee the work of others on: rectangular, circular and flat oval, fire-rated, air handling units and local exhaust ventilation ductwork system components, including prefabricated and/or modularised components and distribution systems, to industry recognised standards.
  • Undertake work tasks in pre-commissioning, commissioning, handover and decommissioning of ductwork systems.
  • Take site measurements to allow new items of ductwork to be manufactured.
  • Carry out on-site modifications as appropriate.
  • Solve problems within their scope of responsibility and that of others under their control.
  • Identify, evaluate and implement solutions to problems through the application of technical skills and knowledge, and report as appropriate.
  • Oversee the programme of work and work environment, taking responsibility for the work, quality, safety and welfare of others.
  • Mentor and support the learning and development of others.

  Behaviours

  • Use oral, written and electronic methods to communicate information with work colleagues, other tradespeople, clients’ representatives, supervisors, and other members of the building services engineering and wider construction team.
  • Work reliably and effectively without supervision and be aware of the needs and concerns of others, especially where related to diversity and equality.
  • Represent self and company in an appropriate manner.
  • Accept responsibility for the work of self and others under their control.
  • Accept allocate and supervise technical and other tasks.
  • Work effectively with colleagues, the public, other tradespeople, clients’ representatives, supervisors, and other members of the building services engineering and wider construction team.
  • Maintain and enhance competence in own area.
  • Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 48 months
• Maximum funding: £27,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • ductwork engineer
  • ductwork fitter
  • ventilation engineer
  • air conditioning engineer

View more information about Building services engineering ductwork craftsperson (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.