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Gas Engineering Operative Apprenticeship - Level 3
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Overview
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.
What will I study
Skills
- Carry out safe isolation essential electrical safety checks
- Carry out flue testing
- Undertake the necessary safety checks following gas work on an appliance (regulation 26/9)
- Work in compliance with statutory and normative documentation including building regulations, water regulations and electrical regulations
- Access and comply with technical guidance, bulletins and safety alerts e.g. Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedures (GIUSP)
- Demonstrate tightness testing, purging and relight procedures on gas installations
- Demonstrate pipework installations/pipework skills, pressure and flow/pipework sizing, meter installations
- Demonstrate ambient air testing/carbon monoxide/dioxide atmosphere testing
- Identify gas safety controls and prove their safe operation
- Complete records and maintain records accordingly
- Identify faults and take the appropriate action
- Undertake the installation and/or repair and maintenance of four appliances
- Reinstate following completion of works cleaning up and making good.
Knowledge
- 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
- Flues and ventilation principles
- The necessary safety checks following gas work on an appliance (regulation 26/9)
- The range and suitability of appliances
- The statutory and normative documentation including building regulations, water regulations and electrical regulations
- Emergency procedures, including gas escapes, report of fumes and for unsafe situations
- A knowledge and understanding of four appliances
- System design, location, controls, flue types for appliances and smart controls
- An awareness of green technologies
- The properties of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- An awareness of fuel storage – tanks and bottles (Liquid Petroleum Gas - LPG).
Behaviours
- Ensure personal wellbeing and the safety of customers and others is a priority
- 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
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the work impacts on others in the work environment
- Confidently deliver a polite, courteous, professional service to all customers and members of the public whilst safeguarding customer welfare and recognising vulnerability, equality and diversity
- Undertake Continuous Professional Development to enhance knowledge and skills to maintain competence
- Recognise personal and professional limitations and seek appropriate advice when necessary
- Display self-discipline and self-motivated approach
- Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.
- Entry requirements
Each apprenticeship programme has its own set of entry requirements. You should understand these before making an application. Individual prior attainment will be carefully considered when planning an apprenticeship programme. You will need to be aged 16 years and over and meet residency criteria to be eligible for an apprenticeship programme.
As this is a work-based qualification you must be employed in a relevant role and have a contract of employment to cover the duration of the apprenticeship programme.
Here at West Nottinghamshire College we have a recruitment team that can help you to find the right opportunity. Call 0800 121 8317 or emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out how we can support you.As an applicant, you will undertake assessments in both maths and English prior to enrolment to ascertain current working levels and will continue to maintain skills in both subjects throughout your apprenticeship. If you possess maths and English GCSE or equivalent, there is a requirement for this to be evidenced which may result in exemption from undertaking the maths and English functional skill exam alongside the apprenticeship.
- Assessment
In the UK, apprentices are assessed through a combination of on-programme assessment and a final Apprenticeship Assessment (formerly called the EPA). Here’s a clear breakdown of what you can expect:
- On-Programme Assessment (During Your Apprenticeship)
Throughout your apprenticeship you will complete ongoing assessments to show you’re developing the required knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs). These may include:
- Workplace observations
- Your assessor or tutor may watch you carry out tasks in your normal job role.
- Assignments or written tasks
- Some apprenticeships require reports, reflective journals or knowledge-based tasks.
- Professional discussions
- A structured conversation with an assessor about what you’ve learned and how you apply it.
- Portfolio of evidence
- You’ll collect proof of your competence—such as work products, photos, witness statements, or project work.
- Training reviews
- Regular progress reviews with you, your employer and your training provider.
These activities help build your confidence and prepare you for the final assessment.
2. Gateway
When you, your employer and training provider all agree that you’re ready—and you’ve met all mandatory requirements (e.g., maths/English qualifications if needed)—you’ll pass through Gateway.
This simply means you are ready to sit the Apprenticeship Assessment.3. Apprenticeship Assessment (AA)
The Apprenticeship Assessment is carried out by an independent assessment organisation and varies depending on your apprenticeship standard. It may include:- Practical observation
- Demonstrating real work tasks or scenarios.
- Knowledge test
- A multiple-choice or written exam.
- Professional discussion
- A conversation with an independent assessor exploring your role, competence and experience.
- Project or assignment
- Some apprenticeships require a work-based project followed by an interview.
- Portfolio-based interview
- Your portfolio supports the discussion but is not assessed on its own.
- You will receive a grade—usually Pass, Merit or Distinction, depending on the standard. You should remember that, upon taking your apprenticeship assessment, it is possible at this stage to achieve a Fail grade. If this happens, you will be offered the opportunity to retake the failed element.
4. Completion
Once you pass your Apprenticeship Assessment, you will be awarded:
Your apprenticeship certificate
Any industry qualifications linked to your standard (mandatory elements) - On-Programme Assessment (During Your Apprenticeship)
- Progression
Following the successful completion of this apprenticeship there is the opportunity for further development using other apprenticeship standards, depending on how your role has evolved and the potential to work towards career progression opportunities.
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
Gas Engineering Operative - Advanced Apprenticeship
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.