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Apprenticeships

Invest In The Future, By Finding Talent That's Right For Your Business

Apprenticeships in Building Engineering Services

 

Our industry is in need of a new generation of skilled workers, therefore it is vital that we continue pumping out the quality worker required to keep our industry thriving. Introducing an apprenticeship scheme will keep both your business and the sector as a whole above water.

 

Employing an apprentice is easier than you think and there's financial support and help available from the government. If you are a smaller employer, you are eligible for funding which will pay between 95% and 100% of the apprentice training costs. If you are a larger employer, you can use your levy to pay for your apprenticeship training.

Taking on an apprentice will grow your workforce and can improve how you work, increasing productivity and profits, it is a no-brainer.

Apprenticeship options and funding varies by nation, access nation specific information by following the links at the bottom of the page. If you still have questions and would like further advice on apprenticeships, get in touch with our Skills Advisory Service today.

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Read What Other Employers Have To Say...

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Training is the absolute lifeblood of all industries. The Air Conditioning industry needs to secure its future and the best way to do that is by training apprentices. We’d urge ALL companies to get behind this initiative.

Ken Edwards | Key Accounts Manager | Hertfordshire Air Conditioning

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The James Mercer Group Ltd considers offering apprentice employment positions on an annual basis a vital step to addressing the industry wide skills shortage.

Paul Moxham | Director James Mercer Group

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Apprentices are proving to be the future of our company, enabling our engineering team to be youthful, knowledgeable and a perfect fit for our roles. They learn the skills we need to ensure the quality of service demanded of us is achieved and do it with a smile!

David Smith | Technical and Sustainability Manager | KCE FM Ltd

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Currently 80% of our management team started work at apprentices with our company and having recruited four school leavers last summer we currently employ seven trainees studying NVQ L3 in refrigeration & air conditioning.

Mark Gledhill | MD | Crowther & Shaw Ltd

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We are in the process of expanding our refrigeration service and maintenance part of our business. We know for a fact there will be lots of faults diagnosed, for which a basic fundamental understanding of the process of refrigeration is a prerequisite.

Allan Hosten | Technical Director | Sonic Frost Ltd

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I have signed the pledge as apprenticeships are an important way to encourage future generations to take on skilled roles with on-the-tools experience, helping close the skill shortage gap the industry is currently facing.

Reece Brumby | Director | Optimum Temperature Solutions

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We have signed the pledge because we are very committed to developing a workforce with the required skills and experience. We want to ensure that we future proof our business and deliver the right level of training and support to produce the next generation of highly skilled refrigeration engineers.

Stephanie Pinner | Learning & Development Co-ordinator | J & E Hall

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Apprenticeship schemes are so valuable to any business, supporting and developing new people into the industry with real-world experience and learning opportunities ensuring the right skills are embedded into businesses early on. It is important to recognise that we must invest in our future workforce and future leaders in our industry.

Becki Taylor | Operational Efficiency Director | Skanska

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QVAC is committed to shaping the future of the HVAC industry through innovation and excellence. By signing the BESA Future Skills Pledge this year, we're investing in the next generation of talent, ensuring they're equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the evolving demands of our sector

CONNOR QUINN | MANAGING DIRECTOR | QVAC LTD

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We are very short of engineers and with all the new refrigerants now coming into the industry we need to make sure these personnel are up-to-date with new technologies ready for the future.

Wayne Raven | Director | Just Air Conditioning

Government Guidance for Individual Nations

Each nation provides distinct governmental guidance regarding apprenticeships. Click on the appropriate tile below for further information.

Interested in taking on an apprentice?

Helpful Resources

If you are interested in taking on one or more apprentices, check out some of our helpful apprenticeship resources below.
An Employer's Apprenticeship Journey

Download our guide to taking on an apprentice.
Steps to identify an apprenticeship standard and provider

Download our guide to identifying an apprenticeship standard and provider.
How to identify a workplace mentor

Download our guide to identify a workplace mentor.
HOW TO ADVERTISE AND RECRUIT USING THE APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE Download our guide to advertising and recruiting using the apprenticeship service.

Prefer to speak to someone?

If you would prefer to talk to someone about apprenticeships in building services engineering and discuss the options available to you, get in touch with our Skills Advisory Service today.