Managed Learning Programme for new entrants to gas

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This managed learning programme for new entrants to gas has been developed by LCL Awards Certification in response to the changes to the Gas Industry Standard of Training. This qualification is approved by Gas Safe as an alternative to a traditional gas fitting qualification and covers all of the requirements of IGE/IG/1. By achieving the MLP certificate, candidates will be able to progress onto the ACS domestic assessment in order to obtain the Gas Safe Registration and become a gas engineer.

This new entrant course consists of Basic Plumbing and Heating Knowledge plus in-depth theory and practical study Gas elements study to allow candidates to gain sufficient knowledge and skills to work safely within the Domestic Gas Industry. The course has been designed to enable the candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the following:

• Introduction to plumbing, gas and heating theory and principles
• Gas legislation , Health and Safety
• Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
• Plumbing and Gas pipework installation
• Electrical system, controls and components
• Chimneys
• Ventilation
• Combustion
• Heating design, heat loss and comfort conditions
• Unsafe Situations
• Open Flues
• Balanced Flues
• Burner Pressure – Gas Rate and Combustion
• Installation and servicing of Domestic Central Heating and Hot Water Appliances
• Installation and servicing of Domestic Cooking Appliances
• Principles and procedures of Fault Diagnosis

 No previous experience needed