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Building services engineering ductwork installer (level 2)

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Information about Building services engineering ductwork installer (level 2)

Assembling, installing and repairing ductwork made from a wide range of materials.

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

  Knowledge

  • Safe working practices applying to themselves and others.
  • Basic operating principles underpinning ductwork systems including relevant specifications e.g. measurement and pressure classification and materials.
  • The need for ductwork system cleanliness during the installation process.
  • Environmental protection measures associated with ductwork installation in regards to effective use of material resources and waste management.
  • How to prepare work areas to undertake allocated ductwork installation.
  • The installation, assembly, positioning, fitting, pre-commissioning, de-commissioning and preparing for testing 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.
  • How components relate to each other within ductwork systems.

  Skills

  • Apply relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to self and others in building services engineering working environments.
  • Prepare work areas in new and existing sites to undertake allocated ductwork component installation work tasks.
  • Undertake the installation of system components in ways which use resources efficiently, to complete allocated work tasks effectively, safely and with consideration to environmental impact using industry recognised standards.
  • Apply installation, assembly, positioning, fitting and pre-testing techniques on; rectangular, circular and flat oval, air handling unit, fire-rated and local exhaust ventilation ductwork system components, to industry recognised standards.
  • Undertake allocated work tasks in the pre/decommissioning of ductwork systems.
  • Solve problems within their scope of responsibility.
  • Identify, evaluate and report problems through the application of technical skills and knowledge.

  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 under close, but not constant supervision to the appropriate industry recognised practices 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 their own work.
  • Work effectively with colleagues, other tradespeople, clients, suppliers and the public.
  • Maintain and enhance competence in own area.
  • Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 2; Equal to GCSE
• Course duration: 24 months
• Maximum funding: £15,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

View more information about Building services engineering ductwork installer (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.