Entry Requirements

• Employed in a trade/industry related to the apprenticeship.
  You will need to find employment in a related trade/industry before applying for the apprenticeship programme you wish to complete.
• One GCSE at grades A*-D/9-3 or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths
• Apprentices must demonstrate via initial assessment that they are working at Level 1 in both English and maths unless they hold an Education Health and Care Plan

Course Structure

Induction (First six weeks)

• Programme overview/unit selection
• English and maths diagnostic – with Functional Skills support (where identified)
• Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Prevent and British Values
• Expectations and induction targets 
• End-Point Assessment requirements

On-programme (Months 01 - 33)

• Day release weekly classroom sessions to complete onprogramme learning-assessed via gateways 1 and 2
• Work-based assessment visits every 4-6weeks for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Development of an e-portfolio of evidence
• Progress reviews every 10 weeks
• Functional Skills delivery and exams (where required)

Gateway (Months 34 - 36)

• All skills, knowledge and behaviours achieved and evidenced
• Confirmation of completion of Functional Skills
• Preparation for knowledge test 
• Mock skills test
• Mock behaviour assessment
• Gateway confirmation declaration

End-point assessment (Months 34 - 36)

(carried out by an accredited third party provider):

• Behaviour Assessment (month 34)
• Knowledge test (month 35)
• Review of On-Programme Logbook (month 36)
• Skills Test (2 day testing)

Certification (Final 4 weeks of programme)

• City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Basic Mobile Air Conditioning (QCF)
• Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths
• Apprenticeship with certification from the Institute of Apprenticeships
• Membership to Professional Bodies if desired

Assessment & Feedback

Apprenticeship Standard

An Apprenticeship Standard programme is occupation focused and concentrates on the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the programme successfully.

What Next...

• Pursue higher level opportunities within the industry