What opportunities will this course give me?
Our Domestic Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (MLP) training course is designed for candidates wanting to enter the gas industry.
What will I be learning?
This course is designed to take the learner through all the core aspects of the domestic gas industry and prepare them for their ACS assessment at the end of the course once a suitable portfolio of work has been approved.
Upon successful completion of the assessments the learner will be able to join gas safe and work in the gas industry.
What do I need to sign up?
Trainees who lack gas training and experience will need to hold a recognised qualification in the mechanical services engineering sector (e.g. plumbing), or they will have gained a minimum of 2 GCSEs (Grade C) or equivalent , preferably English, Mathematics or relevant/appropriate experience or an entry assessment.
Is there anything else I need to know?
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory
Minimum Off-site duration
The minimum guided learning hours (in college) for the core competencies shall be 266 hours.
For the purpose of minimum guided learning hours, for consecutive learning days:
each day shall be no longer than 7.5 hours
Minimum on-site tasks and duration
The portfolio of on-site experience shall provide evidence representative of a minimum of 18 weeks (based on 37.5 hours per week (675hrs)) industry experience and be relevant to the elements in the training/technical specification
Your Gas Foundation Certificate will allow you to undertake relevant ACS gas assessments
Application Information
Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.
Course Code
EGBFX3
Course Options
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12/1/2024 - Apply Now
Venue
Eastleigh College
Session code
BPFG
Day
Fri
Time
08:30 – 16:30
Weeks
36
Fees
£3,500.00
24+: £3,500.00
| Session | Venue | Starts | Days | Time | Weeks | Fees* | 24+ Fees* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPFG | Eastleigh College | 12/1/2024 | Fri | 08:30 – 16:30 | 36 | £3,500.00 | £3,500.00 | Apply now |
Need some further advice?
Contact the Brand, Engagement and Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000
The Equality Act
The College wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. If you are a disabled person, please ensure that we know what you need so that we can make all reasonable adjustments to help you succeed.
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