You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to get a trainee engineer job.
Courses include:
Entry requirements:
You can get into this job by applying to do an apprenticeship. Examples include:
Apprenticeships can take 2 to 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements:
You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you have qualifications and experience in building services engineering or plumbing.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.
As a heating and ventilation engineer, you'll:
Possible green job
This job could help the environment.
For a heating and ventilation engineer to be a green job, you could:
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Location : You could work at a client's business.
Environment : Your working environment may be at height, cramped and you'll travel often.
With experience, you could:
With further training, you could become a building services engineer , facilities manager or heat pump engineer .
You could also set up as self-employed and run your own business.