Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Apprenticeship

Throughout this apprenticeship, you will develop the technical expertise, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to deliver high-quality work safely, while ensuring customer safety and satisfaction at all times.

You will cover a variety of topics across key learning areas including:

• Install and commission a range of gas appliances and associated systems and controls such as central heating boilers, cookers, space heaters and meters.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance activities and servicing of gas appliances, systems and components.
• Safely identify and rectify faults.
• Select, use and maintain the appropriate tools, equipment and test instruments.
• Source, interpret and action relevant technical documentation, standards, regulations and industry wide updates.
• Return the working area to a clean and tidy state, safely disposing of waste and recycling items where appropriate.
• Provide excellent customer service including providing advice and guidance on operating appliances safely and maximising energy efficiency.
• Prioritise health and safety at all times.

If you are aged 16–18, you will need Level 2 English and Maths for this apprenticeship. Evidence of one of the following will be required:

• GCSE Grade 4 (old grade C) or above
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy

Apprentices who do not already have Level 2 English and Maths must achieve this before taking their End-Point Assessment (EPA). Before you start, we will assess your English and Maths levels.

The Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Apprenticeship will take you 18 months to complete. As an Apprentice, the majority of your learning will take place in the workplace. You will attend college at our Rochford Campus in Boston for one day per week for tutor-led study to support your theory-based learning.

As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as providing you with a wage. There are different rates of pay for Apprentices depending on your age and the year of your Apprenticeship that you’re in.

Aged 16-18: The current National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice is £8.00 per hour.

Aged 19+ and in your first year: The current National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice is £8.00 per hour.

Aged 19+ and have completed your first year: You are entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for your age.

For information regarding employer contributions and any further costs related to this Apprenticeship, please call our Apprenticeships Team on 01205 365701 ext 3248.

You will be assessed by means of an End Point Assessment (EPA). This is the final test of an apprenticeship where learners prove they can apply their skills in real work situations.

• Practical assessment with questions - You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 12 hours. They will ask you at least 3 questions.
• Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence - You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 45 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
• Multiple-choice test - You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials. The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.

Apprentices may also be assessed at any appropriate point during their apprenticeship programme.

Upon successful completion of the Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Apprenticeship you will be officially recognised with the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) for Engineering Technicians (EngTech), a widely recognised industry qualification.

Please contact the professional body for more details.

Additional costs may include purchasing an A4 folder for your work, as well as stationary and books to support your learning.