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Gas Certificate for Domestic Engineers (MLP)

Summary

This Managed Learning Programme (MLP) has been designed specifically for people who want to start a career within the gas industry but who have little or no trade experience.

Developed in response to changes to the Gas Industry Standard of Training, this qualification is approved by Gas Safe and provides a pathway to becoming a domestic gas operative. By achieving the MLP certification, candidates will then be eligible to progress onto the ACS domestic gas assessment and on successful completion of the modules will then become a qualified gas operative, able to work on domestic gas installations and appliances.

The programme consists of on the job work experience under the supervision of a qualified Gas Engineer as your mentor and in-centre training for both practical and theoretical elements of the programme.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration / Fees
Anytime
Bispham Campus
12 Weeks / £5,370
Anytime
Bispham Campus
12 Weeks / £5,370

Key information

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this programme. It is suitable for candidates with no experience or previous qualifications in this field.

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Qualification obtained

Gas Certificate for Domestic Engineers (MLP)

Extra costs and equipment

The College will provide all the essential equipment required to enable candidates to complete the programme.

What will I learn?

What will I learn?

Modules covered on the programme are:-

  • Legislation, Health and Safety
  • Combustion and its Control
  • Chimneys
  • Ventilation
  • Pressure, Flow, Tightness Testing and Purging
  • Domestic Pipework Installation
  • Heating Design, Heat Loss and Comfort Conditions
  • Installation and Servicing of Domestic Central Heating and Hot Water Appliances
  • Installation and Servicing of Domestic Ducted Air Heaters
  • Installation and Servicing of Domestic Cooking Appliances
  • Installation and Servicing of Domestic Space Heating Appliances

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

There are no mandatory work placements or field trips as part of this programme.

How will I learn?

You will complete a series of modules in the centre, with training exercises and exams, over a 12-week period. These will be theoretical and practical based training sessions at our centre. The length of training required will be individually assessed based on your previous knowledge and experience.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

Assessment weighting 45% written exams / scenarios 65% practical assessment in centre.