Gas Engineering Operative

Outline

Gas engineering involves the safe installation, commission, decommission and the ongoing service and repair of gas appliances in either a domestic or non-domestic setting. Appliances can include, but are not limited to, a range of work categories such as central heating boilers, unvented hot water storage, ducted air heaters, cookers, space heaters, meters, alternative fuel, boosters, testing, and purging for industrial pipework. Roles in gas engineering will include explaining how installations and appliances work, providing energy efficiency advice, and ensuring customer service excellence at all times. Gas engineering operates strictly within the requirements of health and safety legislation.

Assessment

The course is delivered on a day release basis with theory and practical skills sessions in college (City Skills, Lissadel Street, M6 6AP). You will also develop your skills and behaviours in the work place under close supervision. You will also need to maintain a work log which will include evidence from the work place, and observations from your assessor. The college uses an e-portfolio system to track and monitor your learning journey, and to record the achievement of knowledge, skills, and behaviours. In addition to this, you will need to pass the relevant ACS gas assessments.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Gas Engineering
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English (unless previously achieved)
• Functional Skills Level 2 in mathematics (unless previously achieved)

End Point Assessment

The end point assessment will consist of:

• A gas safe registration for a minimum of four appliances
• A multiple-choice knowledge test
• A competency test
• A work log review and interview

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSE’s including English and maths, or a relevant level 2 building services qualification

Apprentices must be in suitable employment have the opportunity to develop all required knowledge, skills, and behaviours aligned to this apprenticeship standard.

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