Managed Learning Programme

Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme

What is the Managed Learning Course?

The Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme will provide you with the foundation knowledge to start your career journey in the Gas Industry. The course covers domestic gas work and embeds the core domestic gas requirements through theory and practical training. The Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme is for those seeking to obtain a recognised qualification and may already be working in mechanical services or plumbing

We offer this course as face-to-face learning at our centre near Brighton to ensure you receive the most direct training and support from our delivery team, along with plenty of opportunities to engage in technical discussions and ask questions throughout the course.

The Managed Learning Programme will train candidates in the following areas appropriate to the industry sector:

• Legislation, Health and Safety
• Combustion and its Control
• Chimneys
• Ventilation
• Pressure, Flow, Tightness Testing and Purging
• Domestic Pipework Installation
• Electrical Systems, Controls and Components
• Heating Design, Heat Loss and Comfort Conditions
• Installation and Servicing of Domestic Central Heating and Hot Water Appliances
• Installation and Servicing of Domestic Ducted Air Heaters
• Installation and Servicing of Domestic Cooking Appliances
• Installation and Servicing of Domestic Space Heating Appliances
• Installation of Domestic Meters
• Principles and Procedures of Fault Diagnosis
• Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Installations
• Installation and Servicing of Non Domestic Heating Appliances
• Installation and Servicing of Non Domestic Catering Appliances
• Installation and Servicing of Non Domestic Laundry Appliances
• Installation of Non Domestic Pipework
• Installation and Commissioning of Non Domestic Pipework
• Installation and Commissioning of Non Domestic Meters
• Responding to Gas Emergencies

What is the course?

The Managed Learning Programme is a structured programme of guided learning hours designed to meet the requirements for new entrants in the gas industry, which is compliant with IGEM/G1 Supplements 2 & 3.

Candidates will undertake formative assessments throughout their Managed Learning Programme and complete summative assessment on completion.

As part of the Managed Learning Programme, all learners will be required to access 'on the job' gas work experience gained while under the supervision of a registered gas installer, who acts as the candidate's mentor to support them in completing a portfolio of evidence.

Throughout your Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme, there is a range of assessment method which include multiple choice, short written responses, scenario questions, and observed practical tasks using realistic scenarios within an assessment centre.

Our team can support you with any exam requirements and adjustments you may have (evidence may be required) 

Upon completion of meeting the training hour requirements, and ensuring the assessment portfolio and all evidence is sufficient, a training completion certificate will be issued. This certificate will enable the learner to book and undertake their ACS CCN1 initial, covering the areas they have completed within their managed learning programme.  

Who is the Managed Learning Programme For?

Our Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (Gas Foundation Course) is for candidates who are looking to start a career in the Gas industry and wish to register on the Gas Safe Register.

The Managed Learning Program is designed for new entrant candidates in the gas industry and candidates who have some prior experience and knowledge of the building engineering services industry. All candidates undertake an initial assessment of their learning to ensure we can support them in completing their Managed Learning Programme.

All candidates will be required to be mentored to allow them to access “on the job” gas work experience, gained under the supervision of a registered gas safe installer.

On completion of the Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme course and upon receiving your certificate, you can apply to sit your ACS assessments. This is a separate training and assessment to the Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme course and can be booked online by selecting a course date which is most suitable for you. Alternatively, our friendly sales and admin team can support your enquiry by calling 01273 934278.