Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative (progression route)
Duration: | 24 months (plus 3 months for the End Point Assessment) |
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Overview
Gas engineering involves the safe installation, commission, decommission and 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, cookers, space heaters, meters, alternative fuel, testing and purging for […]Content
Gas engineering involves the safe installation, commission, decommission and 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, cookers, space heaters, meters, alternative fuel, testing and purging for domestic 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. Roles in gas engineering are physical in nature, and may involve lifting and moving of equipment, working at heights and working in confined spaces.
All gas engineers must be registered on the Gas Safe® Register for each appliance in which they are competent to undertake work on. They must be registered on the Gas Safe® Register for four appliances.
The standard would be suitable for those who have previously completed a Level 2 plumbing qualification or mature learners progressing within the plumbing and heating industry.
For careers in gas engineering- Gas engineer
- Trainee gas engineer
- Gas service installer
- Gas service technician
- Ensure personal wellbeing and the safety of customers and others is a priority.
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the work impacts on others in the work environment.
- Be risk aware showing the desire to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking information, and the strict compliance with appropriate regulations and normative documents.
- Undertake continuous professional development to enhance knowledge and skills to maintain competence.
- Electrical awareness and be able to carry out safe isolation and essential electrical safety checks.
- Combustion, combustion analysis, gas properties, carbon monoxide (CO), and types of burners.
- Work in compliance with statutory and normative documentation including building regulations, water regulations and electrical regulations.
- Emergency procedures, including gas escapes, report of fumes and for unsafe situations.
- Demonstrate tightness testing, purging and relight procedures on gas installations.
- Registration with Gas Safe® register for four appliances.
- In achieving a pass or a distinction in this apprenticeship, the successful apprentice will be eligible to apply for membership with the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM).
Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice is supported by a work-based tutor and employer mentor to ensure that they are progressing at the right pace and developing the skills and knowledge expected.
Months 1-12- Induction
- Level 3 diploma registration
- Entry skills training - underpinning knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Use of work equipment
- Knowledge assessment
- Observations
- Portfolio tasks
- Mentor meetings
- Knowledge training - developing knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Knowledge assessment
- Workplace observation
- Work log
- Level 3 diploma on programme learning
- Portfolio tasks
- Mentor meetings
- Mock end point assessment
- End Point assessment - Gas Safe® registration, competency test and work log review
- Knowledge assessment
Entry Requirements
- GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in maths and a D/3 in English or equivalent.
- Those who have not achieved the required minimum grade in English will need to have completed this prior to taking their End Point Assessment.
- Individuals with a Level 2 in Plumbing (or related subject area), or those aged 17 or above with at least 12 months plumbing experience, may be considered for entry on to this standard.
Assessment Methods
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End Point Assessment (EPA) • Knowledge test • Competency test • Work log review including portfolio
Progression
Upon successful completion apprentices will be eligible for the following job roles or further studies:
- Gas Engineer
- Gas Service Installer
- Gas Service Technician
- Opportunities to progress within employment or to an alternative qualification or higher apprenticeship in team leading or management are available.