Gas Engineering Operative Level 3

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

End Point Assessment

The end-point assessment is synoptic and takes place at the end of the apprentice’s learning and development. The requirement is that the end-point assessment is completed within three months from the start of the end point assessment period. The end point assessment is made up of the following components:

• 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

Each organisation will have their own entry requirements, and must be able to provide opportunities to work towards this apprenticeship as part of the job role.

Apprentices require five GCSEs at Grades A*/9 to C/4, including Grade C/4 in maths and English (or equivalent).

Funding may be available to cover this apprenticeship, please contact us for more information on eligibility.

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