Heating Assistant, Federal VET Certificate
Working together to create heat
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Ready for a career that combines technology and craftsmanship? As a heating assistant with Federal VET Certificate, you ensure that modern heating systems work efficiently and work closely with professionals on exciting construction projects.
As a heating assistant, you’re an indispensable member of the building technology team. During your two-year apprenticeship, you assist with the installation and commissioning of heating systems – from modern heat pumps to solar panels. You work both in the workshop and on construction sites, learn the basics of heating technology and can get involved right away.
With a mix of hands-on work and technical understanding, you bring warmth to living spaces and offices. Your apprenticeship lays the perfect foundations for exciting career opportunities in building technology.
Your activities
Your job not only brings warmth to buildings, but also variety to your daily life. You work with technology, prepare materials and ensure the smooth installation of heating systems. Whether in the workshop or on the construction site – your work makes all the difference.
As a heating assistant with Federal VET Certificate, you’re responsible for a wide range of tasks relating to modern heating systems. You prepare materials, install heating systems and carry out important checks. Together as a team, you create sustainable solutions that make people’s lives more comfortable.
Preparing work
You review orders, organise materials and create sketches on site, laying the foundations for a smooth installation.
Installing heating systems
From heat pumps to solar panels – you help install modern heating systems, cutting and shaping the pipes and then placing them in the correct position.
Cutting and welding pipes
You learn how to precisely cut, bend and weld pipes professionally, ensuring everything fits together perfectly.
Assisting with commissioning
You help commission new heating systems, check the pressure and verify that everything is leak-tight. Your work ensures that the systems run efficiently.
Environmentally friendly working
Your daily tasks include sorting waste, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and acting responsibly – so you play an active part in ensuring that solutions are sustainable.
Your entry
into the heating industry
Like working with your hands and have an interest in technology? Then an apprenticeship as a heating assistant with Federal VET Certificate is just the thing for you! You don’t need any special prior knowledge – if you are motivated and have manual skills, you’ll learn everything you need for this profession.
What you need to bring
- Interest in technology and heating systems
- Manual skills and spatial sense
- Intermediate or high-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. B or A)
- Enthusiasm for hands-on work on construction sites
- Team spirit and reliability
Your future
in heating installation
After completing your apprenticeship as a heating assistant with Federal VET Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to continue learning and develop professionally.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as a heating engineer with Federal VET Diploma
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Chief Heating Engineer
- Advanced Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Master Heating Specialist
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Building Technology
Your potential career pathways
- Supervising fitter in charge of installation projects
- Service engineer for heating system maintenance and repair
- Team, project or department manager in building technology
- Workshop manager in charge of installation
- Consultant or salesperson for energy-efficient heating systems
- Independent heating technology contractor
Become a heating professional
with your apprenticeship
Want to learn how modern heating systems are installed and maintained? Then start your apprenticeship as a heating assistant with Federal VET Certificate. Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
