Stage 1 – Initial training
Duration: 8 weeks (Full Time) 19 weeks (Part Time)
Stage 2 – On site Portfolio
Duration: 6 months
Stage 3 – ACS Assessment (Approved Certification Scheme)
Duration: 5/7 Days
The programme is structured into core and optional pathways, allowing learners to tailor their training to specific areas of interest. Key components include:
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Core Pathway:
- Covers domestic gas safety, legislation, combustion, pipework, flues, ventilation, and appliance safety.
- Includes 8 weeks of classroom training and 12 weeks of real-world experience.
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Optional Pathways (examples):
- CKR: Gas cooking appliances.
- HTR: Gas fires and wall heaters.
- CENWAT: Central heating and hot water systems.
- DAH: Ducted air heaters.
- LAU: Laundry appliances.
- LEI: Leisure appliances (e.g., patio heaters).
Each pathway includes a mix of classroom training and on-the-job experience.
12 Months
What is a Gas Managed Learning Programme?
Teach A Trade’s Domestic Gas Managed Learning Programme is a uniquely comprehensive training and support package that equips aspiring domestic gas engineers with the essential skills needed to become certified professionals. Teach A Trade offers clear pathways for candidates to understand the complexities of completing practical assessments and obtain their recognized qualifications. Throughout your training Teach A Trade will take every opportunity to utilise our extensive practical workshop, allowing you to put the theory into practice.
Teach A Trade will not just supply you with comprehensive learning materials, but it also offers lifelong access to its team of industry experts for candidate support and reassurance throughout their learning journey so that you’ll have all the resources you need to gain your qualification in a safe and cost-effective way.
Why become a domestic gas engineer?
Becoming a domestic gas engineer has several benefits. Teach a Trade offers some of the best training in the country, allowing you to become an expert in residential gas safety and appliance maintenance. As a qualified gas engineer, you will work with heating and hot water systems, meaning that you have job satisfaction in knowing you can provide efficient and reliable service with every job. Furthermore, the role carries considerable earning potential to help reach financial security faster. Consequently, becoming a domestic gas engineer is a worthwhile pursuit that can unlock both career prospects and life opportunities.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Pre Requisites
There is no formal prior experience needed, however if you haven’t worked within the industry previously, we would strongly recommend that you start with completing our 10-day Introduction to Plumbing.
How do I become a gas engineer with Teach A Trade?
Teach A Trades Gas Managed Learning Programme is split into three stages. The initial term of training can be completed on either a full time of part time basis.
Full Time Schedule – Monday – Friday – 9am – 4pm
Part Time – Tuesday, Thursday Evening and Saturday morning.
How will this course be assessed?
Assessment and Qualification
The course is assessed through:
- Practical assessments.
- Short-answer and multiple-choice exams.
- Hazard spotting exercises.
- Work-based portfolio submissions.
- Open-book exams.
Upon successful completion, candidates can apply for the ACS qualification, enabling them to register with Gas Safe for CCN1 (pipework) and one appliance. Further qualifications can be pursued after 12 months on the register.
Prerequisite Qualifications
- Candidates must have a mentor (Gas Safe registered engineer) to oversee their on-the-job training.
- A background in mechanical engineering or related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.
Find out more about the ‘Standards of Training in Gas Work’ from IGEM here – https://www.igem.org.uk/resource/igem-ig-1-ed-2-standards-of-training-in-gas-work.html
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