Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Advanced Apprenticeship in Gas Installation and Maintenance

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Who is the course suitable for?

This course is essential for anyone looking for a career in the installation and maintenance of gas appliances, such as central heating systems in domestic settings. Within your job role you will be installing and maintaining water heating and wet central heating systems. You will also install gas cookers. This course provides the best possible preparation to achieving skilled status within the industry.

What is required to join this course?

- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths, English and Science or the equivalent
AND
- Successful college interview/assessment
- Apprentices must be working with a qualified Gas Engineer

What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?

You will have the opportunity to study:
- Installing domestic gas water heaters and wet central heating appliances
- Installing and maintaining domestic heating systems
- Understanding combustion and properties of Gas
- Understanding Health and Safety in Gas utilisation
- Understanding buildings, services and structures
- Understanding Gas safety

How will the course be taught?

You will collect evidence from the work site and be observed in the workplace by an assessor from the college. You will also study the underpinning knowledge, backed up by practical assessments in the workshop and undertake online exams.

What are the career/progression opportunities?

- Higher Education/University
- On successful completion of the course you will be eligible for Gas Safe registration
- Further employment in the industry, in an unsupervised capacity, either self-employed or as an employee
- Possibility of becoming a manager or supervisor of a team of gas fitters with additional work experience

How to enrol and about reduced fees?

To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.

Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.

Course Dates

Course DescriptionCourse CodeSession CodeVenueStart DateWhenWksFeesApply Online
Advanced Apprenticeship in Gas Installation and MaintenanceGSAAV3GSEC3EC12/09/2011-0APPLY

 

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For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk