BPEC Foundation Level Gas Course
Introduction
An in-depth course designed for new entrants to the gas industry (categories 2 and 3) to meet the core ACS assessment requirements.
We offer;
First class technical training facilities where trainees can develop their installation and/or maintenance skills and knowledge in realistic domestic property simulations.
A full range of current and latest design of gas and electrical appliances, systems, controls and equipment.
Training and assessment to national standards - our centre is approved by BPEC, CITB, APHC and City and Guilds/Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to offer a range of gas installation and maintenance NVQ/SNVQ qualifications.
A network of approved assessors who ensure trainees demonstrate competence throughout the required range of assessment criteria demanded by Awarding Bodies.
Course Objectives/Key Benefits
On completion delegates will be able to confirm their safety awareness and knowledge in the contents of the course listed.
Who is the course aimed at?
New entrants with no previous qualifications, but experience of working supervised within the gas industry, to enable them to meet the core ACS assessment requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates wishing to undertake this course must be able to provide evidence that they have been working under supervision within the gas industry for a minimum of six months. This can be in the form of a letter from their employer.
Entry Requirements/Pre-requisites
Candidates need no previous qualifications, but should either be working or have worked under supervision within the gas industry and gained practical experience. Candidates will need to have practical work evidence, carried out during the course of their work, signed by a Gas Safe Registered practicing operative, in order to fulfill the criteria of putting together a portfolio of evidence.
Candidates will also need an up-to-date Viper Book (available from our office on 01579 348544), as well as a BPEC Foundation Level Gas Portfolio, available directly from BPEC on 0845 644 6558. Only upon successful completion of the Foundation Gas Course will candidates be able to proceed to undertake the ACS assessment(s) and any add-ons.
Course content
- Legislation and unsafe situations
- Combustion and its controls
- Meters
- Gas pressures and flow
- Domestic pipework installation
- Gas Rating
- Common gas controls
- Tightness testing
- Purging
- Flues
- Ventilation
- Installation of domestic gas appliances
- Commissioning domestic gas appliances
- Servicing domestic gas appliances
- Carrying out safety checks of domestic gas appliances
- Taking appropriate action when dealing with unsafe appliances
Course Duration
Ten days.
This consists of five days at the South West Assessment and Training centre in Liskeard, Cornwall, ten working days gathering evidence with a Gas Safe Registered operative (which must be organised by the candidate), and then a further five days back at the South West Assessment and Training centre in Liskeard, Cornwall.
Training Method
Theory and practical workshop
Assessment
Practical assessments and written papers
Course Outcome/Qualification
Upon successful completion candidates will be able to undertake the relevant ACS gas assessment(s).
Materials needed
Candidates will need an up-to-date Viper Gas Book, which is available direct from our office (01579 348544).
Materials provided
Candidates will be provided with training packs.
Prices
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