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Gas Certificate for Domestic Engineers (MLP)

Build the Competence and Confidence to Become a Domestic Gas Engineer

This Managed Learning Programme (MLP) has been designed specifically for people who want to start a career in 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, who will act 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 / £5,750
Anytime
Bispham Campus
12 Weeks / £5,750

Where can this subject lead?

Career Progression & Prospects

Opportunities for qualified gas engineers span a range of career options from self-employed work to contracts with both small and large organisations where you will have the opportunity to install, service and repair gas central heating systems and gas appliances in existing housing.

Next steps at B&FC

The next step is to pass your ACS CCN1 Assessment which you can do here at B&FC.

Key Course 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.

 

Qualification obtained

Gas Certificate for Domestic Engineers (MLP)

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.

Extra costs and equipment

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

What You’ll 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

How You’ll 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 You’ll Be Assessed

You will undertake both practical and theory based assessments, with a 45% weighting on written exams and 65% weighting on practical tasks based on real-world scenarios.