Managed Learning Programme – For Level 2 +

Assessment Information

Our Domestic Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (MLP) training course is designed for candidates wanting to enter the gas industry.

Pre-requisites

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.

Further information

Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory.

Minimum Off-Site Duration

The minimum guided learning hours 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
• Each week shall be no longer than 37.5 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 (675 hrs) 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.

Expiry information

There is a 12-month expiry date on the Gas Foundation Certificate (there is also an expiry for the ACS gas assessments which is five years).