Gas Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade 4/ C in English (Language or Literature) and Science, and GCSE grade 5/ B in Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
  In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the apprenticeship qualification.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, learners will achieve the Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the following:

• IGEM IG/1 Supplement 2 certification (Natural Gas)
• Gas Safe registration (mandatory requirement)
• Level 3 Matters of Gas Safety Competency Accreditation

Assessment

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which will consist of:

• Portfolio of evidence containing 5 pieces of evidence for each appliance
• 12- hour practical assessment with questioning from an independent assessor
• 45- minute interview underpinned by the portfolio of evidence
• 60- minute multiple- choice (closed book) assessment

The apprentice must have the below requirements to complete their EPA:

• Portfolio of evidence
• English and Maths qualifications (GCSE grade 4/ C or Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent qualifications)
• Passing grade for IGEM IG/1 supplement 2 certification (Natural Gas)
• Passing grade for Matters of Gas Safety Competency Accreditation

Progression

In achieving a pass or a distinction in this apprenticeship, the successful apprentice will be eligible to apply for membership with the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) and professional registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech).

Career Progression

On completion of this standard, an apprentice can progress to a wide range of employment opportunities (including promotion or creating their own business), or move onto full or part-time further education.

Fees

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.

For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £1,150.

For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £1,150.

A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £23,000.

Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.

To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.

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