BPEC GAS FOUNDATION
Introduction
Enquiries and to book a place: Email shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
Designed for candidates who want a career in the gas industry - this course will allow Category 2 or 3 applicants for Gas Assessment to be eligible for assessment.
Designed for candidates who want a career in the gas industry - this course will allow Category 2 or 3 applicants for Gas Assessment to be eligible for assessment.
Course code
SGFO
Location:
Dumfries
Duration
40 days in college (Fridays): 13th January - 15th December 2023, 0900 - 1630
*excludes Easter, Summer & October holidays*
*excludes Easter, Summer & October holidays*
Entry Requirements
Employment or experience in the gas/plumbing industry as an operative with the ability to gather on-site experience of gas installation and maintenance
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.
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.
Course Content
Candidates will cover both practical and theory based work throughout the course. This course requires 40 days in a college environment plus 'on the job' training. Candidates must provide work based evidence under the supervision of a Gas Safe registered operative, which must be arranged by yourself.
Progression
On successful completion of this course candidates will be able to progress onto ACS gas assessment.
Career Prospects
Along with the relevant industrial experience successful candidates may gain employment as a Gas Engineer.
Additional funding information
Eligible for ITA funding - visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk
Selling Points
On successful completion of the Gas Foundation Certificate will allow cadidates to undertake the ACS Gas Assessments to become a fully qualified domestic Gas Engineer.