Course Information
The Gas Managed Learner Programme (MLP) is a structured work-based qualification route designed for learners and gas engineers who are looking to achieve a recognised Level 3 gas qualification through workplace assessment and portfolio evidence.
Delivered through Teach A Trade in Telford, this programme is designed for individuals already working within the gas, heating or plumbing industry who need formal qualification status to progress towards full occupational competence and industry recognition.
This is a managed learning route, meaning candidates build a structured portfolio of real workplace evidence while completing assessor-supported training, observations and professional discussions.
The programme focuses on real gas engineering activities, including installation, servicing, breakdown and maintenance work carried out in domestic environments.
Candidates will develop and demonstrate competence across core gas industry areas including safety procedures, appliance installation, system checks, fault diagnosis and regulatory compliance.
This is not a classroom-only course. It is a workplace-based qualification pathway designed to recognise existing skills while supporting progression to full qualified status within the gas industry.
12 -18 Months
Who Should Attend
This programme is suitable for:
- Gas engineers working towards full qualification status.
- Domestic heating engineers in employment.
- Plumbing and heating engineers working on gas systems.
- Gas improvers with industry experience.
- Candidates already working under supervision in gas environments.
- Engineers needing formal NVQ Level 3 gas qualification.
- Apprentices progressing through managed learning routes.
Candidates regularly attend from:
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Stafford
- Across Shropshire and the West Midlands
What You Will Learn
This programme develops occupational competence across key gas engineering areas, including:
- Gas safety procedures.
- Domestic gas installation work.
- Boiler installation and commissioning.
- Gas appliance servicing and maintenance.
- Heating system fault diagnosis.
- Pipework installation and gas tightness testing.
- Combustion performance checks.
- Flue installation and inspection.
- Gas regulations and compliance.
- Safe isolation and safe working practices.
- System commissioning and certification.
- Customer documentation and reporting.
- Emergency procedures and safety checks.
Workplace Competence Development
Candidates will demonstrate real-world skills through:
- Live installation work evidence.
- Service and maintenance records.
- Fault-finding documentation.
- Workplace observations.
- Professional discussions with assessors.
Entry Requirements
This is a work-based managed learning programme and candidates must already be working within the gas or heating industry.
This programme is suitable for:
- Gas improvers with practical experience.
- Domestic heating engineers working under supervision.
- Plumbing and heating engineers involved in gas work.
- Candidates employed within gas installation or servicing roles.
Candidates must:
- Be working in a real gas engineering environment.
- Have access to domestic gas work.
- Be able to gather workplace evidence.
- Be supported by an employer or workplace mentor where required.
This is not a beginner programme and is not suitable for individuals with no gas industry experience.
Pre Requisites
There are no formal academic entry requirements, however candidates will benefit from:
- Basic understanding of domestic heating systems.
- Prior plumbing or heating experience.
- Exposure to gas installation or servicing work.
- Familiarity with tools and safe working practices.
Candidates must already be working in a live gas environment to complete the portfolio and workplace assessment requirements of the programme.
Course Fees & What’s Included
The Gas Managed Learner Programme (MLP) is priced on application due to the variable nature of workplace assessment, portfolio support and learner progression routes.
Each candidate’s programme is tailored based on experience, evidence availability and workplace access.
What’s Included
- Initial assessment and enrolment guidance.
- NVQ managed learner registration.
- Portfolio building support.
- Workplace evidence guidance.
- Assessor support and feedback.
- Workplace observations.
- Professional discussions.
- Progress tracking and review.
- Final assessment and sign-off support.
Price on Application
Managed learner route to Gas NVQ Level 3 qualification
Assessment Process
Assessment is completed through a combination of workplace evidence and assessor review, including:
- Workplace observations.
- Portfolio evidence collection.
- Job sheets and installation records.
- Service and maintenance evidence.
- Fault diagnosis documentation.
- Professional discussion sessions.
- Assessor questioning.
- Compliance and safety review.
- Final portfolio verification and sign-off.
Workplace Assessment
Candidates are assessed in their normal working environment, demonstrating real gas engineering competence across domestic installation, servicing and maintenance tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Gas Managed Learner Programme (MLP)?
This is a structured NVQ Level 3 gas qualification route that allows learners to gain formal gas qualifications through workplace assessment and portfolio evidence.
Q2: Who is this programme suitable for?
It is suitable for gas improvers, heating engineers and plumbing professionals already working in the gas industry who need a formal qualification route.
Q3: Do I need gas industry experience?
Yes. Candidates must already be working within a gas or heating environment to complete workplace evidence and assessments.
Q4: Is this a classroom course?
No. This is a workplace-based managed learning programme with assessor visits, portfolio building and real job evidence.
Q5: What qualification will I achieve?
Candidates work towards a recognised Level 3 gas qualification through NVQ-style assessment and workplace competence evidence.
Q6: How long does the programme take?
Duration depends on experience, evidence availability and workplace access. It is a flexible route tailored to each learner.
Q7: Do I need an employer?
Yes. Candidates must have access to real gas work and typically require employer support to complete assessments and evidence gathering.
Q8: What evidence will I need?
You will need workplace evidence such as:
- Installation records.
- Service reports.
- Fault-finding documentation.
- Photographs of work.
- Job sheets and certifications.
Q9: Does this lead to Gas Safe registration?
This qualification supports progression towards Gas Safe registration, alongside other required industry assessments and certifications.
Q10: Where is the programme delivered?
The programme is supported through Teach A Trade in Telford, Shropshire, with workplace assessment carried out in the learner’s normal working environment.
We support learners from:
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Wolverhampton
- Walsall
- Dudley
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Stafford
- Across the West Midlands
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