Building Heating Services Technician, Federal VET Diploma
Design the heating solutions of tomorrow
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Want to plan technical systems and optimise heat distribution in buildings? As a building heating services technician with Federal VET Diploma, you’re the mastermind behind energy-efficient heating systems and ensure that the right amount of heat arrives in every room.
As a building heating services technician with Federal VET Diploma, you combine technical understanding with creativity to design and implement modern heating systems. You work closely with architects, engineers and building owners to plan, install and commission heating systems. Your workplace is as diverse as your responsibilities. You draw up detailed plans in the office, monitor progress at the construction site and explain how to operate the systems at customer premises.
You’re always in the thick of the action when it comes to developing environmentally friendly and efficient solutions. This apprenticeship makes you an indispensable part of the energy transition and enables you to actively help shape the future.
Your activities
Your work as a building heating services technician is as varied as the requirements that modern buildings need to meet. You develop heating systems that not only impress on a technical level; they also offer maximum energy efficiency. Whether you’re planning on the computer or carrying out checks on site – every day brings new challenges.
Your main task is to plan heating systems and monitor their implementation. You work with state-of-the-art software and coordinate closely with other departments. From the idea to commissioning, you’re involved every step of the way, ensuring that the systems are working optimally.
Planning and calculation of heating systems
You analyse requirements and create precise plans for the installation and operation of systems – always with energy efficiency and environmental protection in mind.
Preparation of detailed plans
You draw up detailed plans that precisely describe each work step and each component for the workshop and installation teams.
Collaboration with architects and engineers
Together, you clarify the requirements the heating systems need to meet and advise on choosing the best solutions.
Monitoring installation
You ensure the systems are installed according to the plans and monitor progress at the construction site.
Commissioning and tests
Before the system goes into operation, you check that it is working properly, adjust settings and explain to customers how to use it.
Compiling operating instructions
You document every step and ensure that the systems can be used safely and efficiently.
Your entry
into the world of heating technology planning
Fascinated by technology and have good spatial sense? Then an apprenticeship as a building heating services technician with Federal VET Diploma is just the thing for you! You don’t need any prior knowledge – if you’re interested and motivated, you’ll learn everything you need.
What you need to bring
- Enthusiasm for technology and planning
- Good spatial sense
- High-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. A)
- Enthusiasm for technical drawing and calculations
- Negotiating skills for working with customers and specialists
- Enthusiasm for teamwork and customer contact
Your future
in heating planning
An apprenticeship as a heating services technician with Federal VET Diploma opens up many doors for you. Whether you want to specialise, take on management responsibility or run your own business – you can forge your own career path.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as a Building Plumbing Services Technician with Federal VET Diploma
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Building Technology Project Manager
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Building Technology
Your potential career pathways
- Team, project or department manager in building technology
- Construction site manager for heating projects
- Energy consultant focusing on sustainable heating systems
- Consultant or salesperson for innovative heating technology
- Independent heating technology contractor
Plan
the heat supply of the future
Want to learn how to plan and implement modern heating systems? Then start your apprenticeship as a building heating services technician with Federal VET Diploma! Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
