For the attention of the Building Services Engineering Tutors. March 2011

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1 For the attention of the Building Services Engineering Tutors March 2011 Qualification Building Services Engineering Qualifications Level 2/3 L2/L3 Electrotech VRQ (2330) and L3 NVQ (2356) - replaced by 2357 L2/L3Plumbing VRQ (6129) and NVQ (6089) - replaced by Number 6189 L2/L3 Heating and Ventilation (HAV) VRQ (6128) and NVQ (6088) - replaced by 6188 L2/L3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning (RAC) VRQ (6127) and NVQ (6087) replaced by Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD T +44 (0) F +44 (0) This news article contains an important update to centres delivering the above qualification. News follows the previous edition sent in February 2011 for Building Service Engineering. Items covered include: 1. Update on Framework accreditations 2. Options for qualification delivery post 01 April Request for RAC/HAV consultants Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is true and correct at time of going to press. However, City & Guilds products and services are subject to continuous development and improvement and the right is reserved to change Products and services from time to time. City & Guilds cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this publication. City & Guilds is a registered charity established to promote education and training.

2 1. Update on Framework accreditations Centres will be aware that as of 31 March 2011 a number of NQF qualifications are due to expire for new registrations. These include qualifications in the following areas. L2/L3 Electrotechnical VRQ (2330) and L3 NVQ (2356) L2/L3 Plumbing VRQ (6129) and NVQ (6089) L2/L3 Heating and Ventilation (HAV) VRQ (6128) and NVQ (6088) L2/L3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning (RAC) VRQ (6127) and NVQ (6087) Framework replacement qualifications for the above qualifications have now been developed (or are in development) and the table below provides the latest details of accredited Framework qualifications. QAN Current end Reg Current end cert 2000 ACCESS TO BUILDING SERVICES CERT/DIPLOMA IN ACCESS TO 600/0986/X tbc tbc BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING CERT/DIPLOMA IN ACCESS TO 600/0989/5 tbc tbc BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING 2079 F - GAS City & Guilds Level 2 Award in F Gas 500/5730/ and ODS Regulations: Category I City & Guilds Level 2 Award in F Gas 500/5731/ and ODS Regulations: Category II City & Guilds Level 2 Award in F 500/5732/ GAS and ODS Regulations: Category III - recovery of refrigerant City & Guilds Level 2 Award in F Gas 500/5729/ Regulations: Category IV 6187 REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING Level 2 NVQ Diploma in installing, 600/0912/3 tbc tbc testing and maintaining air conditioning and heat pump systems Level 2 NVQ Diploma in installing 600/0913/5 tbc tbc and maintaining refrigeration systems Level 3 NVQ Certificate in installing 600/0900/7 tbc tbc and commissioning air conditioning and heat pump systems Level 3 NVQ Certificate in servicing 600/0909/3 tbc tbc and maintaining air conditioning and heat pump systems Level 3 NVQ Certificate in installing 600/0907/X tbc tbc and commissioning refrigeration systems Level 3 NVQ Diploma in servicing and maintaining refrigeration systems 600/0991/3 tbc tbc 6188 HEATING AND VENTILATION Level 2 Diploma in Heating & 600/0144/ Ventilating - Ductwork Installation Level 2 Diploma in Planned and 600/0143/ Reactive Maintenance on Heating & Ventilating Equipment Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heating and Ventilating Industrial and Commercial Installation 600/009/ of 6

3 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heating & 600/1005/ Ventilating - Ductwork Installation Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Planned and Reactive Maintenance on Heating & Ventilating Systems 600/1008/ PLUMBING AND DOMESTIC HEATING Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing 501/1981/ and Heating Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Domestic Heating Systems 501/2102/ ELECTROTECHNOLOGY Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical 501/2232/ Systems and Equipment Diploma in Electrotechnical Services (Electrical Maintenance) 501/1624/ AWARDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES Level 3 Award In Environmental 600/0701/ Technology Systems Awareness Level 3 Award in the Installation of 501/1715/ Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Level 3 Award in the Installation and 501/1641/ Maintenance of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Level 3 Award in the Installation of 501/1889/ Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems Level 3 Award in the Installation and 501/1640/X Maintenance of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems Level 3 Award in the Installation of 501/1642/ Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant circuits) Level 3 Award in the Installation and 501/1643/ Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant circuits) Level 3 Award in the Installation of 501/1645/ Water Harvesting and Re-use Systems Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Water Harvesting and Re-use Systems 501/1644/ of 6

4 2. Options for qualification delivery post 01 April 2011 From feedback received from centres and through our verification team we are aware that centres have asked for some clarity around the options open to them for delivering qualifications post 1 April Option 1 Migrate learners onto new Framework qualifications Migrate learners onto the new Framework qualifications as detailed below. QUAL NO Framework NQF QUAL NO NQF Last date for NQF registrations 2357 L3 Electrotech Hybrid Quals 2330 Electrotech VRQ 31 March Electrotech NVQ 31 March L2/L3 Plumbing Hybrid Quals 6129 Plumbing VRQ 31 March Plumbing NVQ 31 March L2/L3 Refrigeration Air 6128 RAC VRQ 31 March 2011 Conditioning Hybrid Quals 6088 RAC NVQ 31 March L2/L3Heating and Ventilation Hybrid Quals 6127 HAV VRQ 31 March RAC NVQ 31 March 2011 Option 2 register learners on existing NQF qualifications prior to 31 March Centres can register candidates on the current NQF qualifications prior to the 31 March 2011 using the current price structure indicated on Walled Garden. There is no issue from a City & Guilds point of view if learners are currently on a level 2 qualification (but have yet to achieve) and wish to go onto a L3 qualification. We recommend Centres will need to check out internally the funding situation in relation to this solution. Option 3 block register learners on existing NQF NVQ qualifications prior to 31 March For NVQ qualifications in L3 Electrotech (2356) and L2/L3Plumbing NVQ (6089) we have set up new programmes of study which will allow centres to make block registrations. These will be available from Wednesday 9 th March and will allow centres to register candidates up until the 31 March 2011 at a reduced registration fee (with unit entry) as highlighted in the table below. Current price structure Revised Pricing Structure for centres to register before 31 March Electro technical 2356 Electro technical Technology NVQ Technology NVQ REG UNIT CERT NEW POS REG UNIT CERT L to N/A to Plumbing NVQ 6089 Plumbing NVQ REG UNIT CERT NEW POS REG UNIT CERT 4 of 6

5 L N/A L N/A gas to N/A to As of the 9 TH March centres will be given automatic approval for these new programmes of study and will be able to make block registration for their learners onto the new programmes of study using the revised pricing structure. EVs have automatically been allocated across from the old programme of studies. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer this option for our VRQ qualifications. If there are queries please contact your local City & Guilds office We recommend Centres will need to check out internally the funding situation in relation to this solution. Option 4 L1/L2 Access to Building Services Qualification (2000) City & Guilds has developed a Level 1 and L2 Access to Building Services Qualification (2000). The content has been produced by Summit Skills These qualifications allow individuals to obtain a taste of building services engineering and four key industries of Plumbing, Electro technical, Heating and Ventilation and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. It will enable progression to industry-specific occupational qualifications and helps fill the technical certificate gap. We are running a number of workshops for these qualifications as per below. Alfreton Tues 17 May Taunton Thurs 2 June Birmingham Mon 6 June St Ives Tues 7 June Cardiff Thurs 9 June London Mon 13 June Glasgow Tues 21 June Newcastle Thurs 23 June Wakefield Tues 28 June Warrington Weds 29 June Please visit the City & Guilds website to book on these workshops or contact your local office. Option 5 Offer existing Electrotech VRQ (2330) and Plumbing VRQ (6129) qualifications as non-framework qualifications. As of 01 April City & Guilds will be offering its current Electrotech VRQ (2330) and Plumbing VRQ (6129) qualifications as non-framework qualifications. 5 of 6

6 New programmes of study have been set up as below. Centres will be given automatic approval for these new programmes of study (pos)and will not need to complete any approval forms. EVs will be automatically allocated to the new pos. Current POS New POS 2330 Electro technical Technology VRQ 2330 Electro technical Technology VRQ (Off framework) L to to 36 L to Plumbing VRQ 6129 Plumbing VRQ L L Prices for the new off framework qualifications remain the same. These will be on the Walled Garden from 01 April 2011 and centre will be able to make registrations from that date as well. Option 6 Other qualifications being investigated We are currently investigating developing a range of electrical, electronic engineering qualifications at levels 2 and 3. The qualification is an amalgamation of the current Performing engineering options (PEO 7582) and the soon to be Framework 2850 Certificate in Engineering. The qualification will be both certificate and diploma in size with a minimum 237 GLH for the certificate and 432 GLH for the diploma. Units such as producing electronic drawings using a CAD system, Maintaining electrical systems, and Electrical technology will be the kind of units that will form part of this qualification. For anymore information regarding these qualifications or options please contact: Salim.visram@cityandguilds.com Christopher.bailey@cityandguilds.com Darren.quinn@cityandguilds.com Matt.lardi@cityandguilds.com 3. Request for RAC/HAV consultants City & Guilds is currently looking to expand its pool of RAC and HAV consultants to work on a range of developments and assessments. If you are interested please contact Darren.quinn@cityandguilds.com 6 of 6