Overview
Gas Engineering Operative (ST0155) Level 3 ApprenticeshipInstalling and maintaining gas appliances in a domestic or non-domestic setting, advising customers on how appliances work and how to use energy more efficiently.
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.
Course information
27 months.
One day a week – either on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
September and January.
When offered job role and start date agreed with employer.
As soon as Apprentice starts employment. Arrangements will be made to start apprenticeship and college delivery.
- Health and safety in gas utilisation
- Scientific principles in gas utilisation
- Combustion and properties of gas
- Buildings, services and structures
- Gas safety principles
- Specific core installation and maintenance
- Tightness test, purge, commission and de-commission gas pipework up to 35 mm (1¼) diameter in small gas installations
- Install, commission and de-commission gas pipework up to 35 mm (1¼) diameter in domestic and small commercial premises
- Install domestic gas water heaters and wet central heating appliances
- Maintain gas water heating and wet central heating appliances
- Install domestic gas space heating appliances
- Maintain domestic gas space heating appliances
- The installation, commissioning and safety aspects of hot water systems for domestic use in accordance with UK building regulations
- Central heating systems
- Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws in the UK 1
Find out more:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/gas-engineering-operative-v1-1
English & Maths
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
- Learning a variety of skills to enable the apprentice to be able to develop and complete their Apprenticeship and EPA
- 20% off the job training
- College attendance
- Regular 10/12/week Meetings with Training Coordinator and Apprentice to discuss progress and set SMART targets throughout apprenticeships
Course progression:
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship you could go on to study towards a Level 4 Foundation Degree in Building Services.
Career progression:
Entry to the Competent Persons Scheme in gas, water and unvented hot water and work within the industry.
The following PPE/Equipment is required:
- Safety boots
Study is available at the following campuses:
- Bedford College (Kempston)
Gas Engineering Operative course information sheet
Downloadable pdf
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Disclaimer
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How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
View apprenticeship vacanciesAdditional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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