Training routes - what to be aware of
When you start your new career there will be a lot to learn. None of the occupations within building services engineering can be learnt overnight. A vital part of your training will be ‘on-the-job training’ which involves working with your employer on site. You will do this alongside 'off-the-job training', which is where you apply your skills and knowledge at a college or training centre.
It was gaining my NVQs that really gave me confidence in my knowledge of the industry...Tony McCreath
Generally training will take between 2 and 4 years to complete, depending upon which scheme you decide to take.
If you are looking to change your career, building services engineering offers the same challenges and prospects that it does for a young person. So doing the right training that offers the right qualification is essential.
Read more on the training routes for skilled workers, technical workers and professional workers.
