Gas — Domestic Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme — Part-time

If you are looking to enter the gas industry, then this course could be perfect for you!

You will learn:

• Gas Safety Legislation
• Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures
• Characteristics of Combustion
• Ventilation
• Installation of Pipework and Fittings
• Testing for Tightness, Checking and/ or Setting of Meter Regulators
• Identification of Unsafe Situations
• Emergency Notices and Warning Labels
• The Operation and Positioning of Emergency Isolation Controls and Valves
• Checking and Setting Appliance Burner Pressure and Gas Rates
• The Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls. Chimney Standards
• Chimney Flue Testing
• Installation of Open
• Balanced and Fan Assisted Chimney Configurations
• Re-establishing Gas Supplies and Re-lighting Appliances
• Gas Appliances Installation, Commissioning, Servicing and Fault Finding.

You can expect a minimum of duration 266 guided learning hours (6 months) off-site, attending 2 days per week at college. On site portfolio with Gas Safe Registered Engineer, minimum 675 guided learning hours (18 weeks). Each day will be no longer than 7.5 hours, a working week 37.5 hours.

Appliance competencies additional guided learning hours:

• Central Heating Boilers and Controls (35 hours)
• Water Heaters (7 hours)
• Fires and Wall Heaters (7 hours)
• Cookers (7 hours)
• Ducted Air Heaters (7 hours)

Upon completion of all college based learning and assessment and on-site portfolio candidates are eligible to undertake ACS Gas Assessment.