Course Overview
The Domestic Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (MLP) training course is designed for candidates wanting to enter the gas industry. Once you’ve gained the BPEC Gas Foundation Certificate, you’ll be able to undertake the relevant ACS assessments.
… anyone aged 19+, living in Wales and in employment. The usual salary cap of £35,796 pera year does not apply for this course.
On this course you will study:
- Gas Safety Legislation
- Characteristics of Combustion
- Ventilation
- Installation of Pipework and Fittings
- Testing for Tightness
- Identification of Unsafe Situations, Emergency Notices and Warning Labels
- Operation and Positioning of Emergency Isolation Controls
- Checking and/or Setting Meter Regulators
- Chimney Flue Testing
- Chimney Standards
- Checking and Setting Appliance Burner Pressures and Gas Rates
- Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls
- Installation of Open, Balanced and Fan Assisted Chimney Configurations
- Re-establishing Gas supplies and Re-lighting Appliances
- Domestic Central Heating and Water Heaters
- Domestic Cookers
- Domestic Space Heaters
Once you’ve completed the training, portfolio and successful recommendation, you’ll be issued with a BPEC Gas Foundation certificate which means you can then apply for the relevant ACS assessments. There is a 12 month expiry date on the Gas Foundation Certificate, so you will need to complete your ACS assessments before this date.
The PLA programme intends to provide quality career advice and guidance to participants before, during and after their learning.
Prior to being enrolled onto your PLA funded course, an individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.
This will include a general discussion on the following topics:
- formal education or qualifications in related fields
- prior experience within the industry or field
- career aspirations
- dedication of time required
