Vital Energi Apprenticeship Programme - Craft

Introduction

We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects supporting our clients to decarbonise their buildings. We are seeking motivated and talented individuals with an interest in the energy sector to join us on our journey.

About the Employer

Vital Energi is undergoing significant growth to meet the increasing demand for energy-saving and low-carbon energy projects. We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We support hospitals, universities, residential developments, towns and cities, as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sexual orientation, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

What You'll Do

• Learn pipework fabrication and jointing techniques for industrial and commercial systems, including prefabricated and/or modularised components and distribution systems
• Develop your welding skills on a wide range of materials working towards a Class 1 standard
• Carry out the installation of plumbing and heating systems including accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework
• Understand and apply electro fusion jointing techniques on our heat networks
• Assist testing and commissioning activities on site
• Carry out planned energy centre and residential accommodation maintenance with our O&M teams
• Understand installation techniques for metering & billing solutions
• Understand H&S requirements and how to comply with safe working practices

Training Outcome

• Once qualified Apprentices can choose to progress onto a Level 4 / Degree Apprenticeship in chosen field e.g Construction Site Supervisor, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 (or equivalent) or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 (or equivalent) or above

Course Information

Course: Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday- Friday, 8.00am- 5.00pm

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: SALFORD CITY COLLEGE