Managed Learning Program (MLP)
The aim of the course is to ensure the candidate has the relevant basic underpinning gas safety knowledge and practical ability to work safely in the gas industry. The Managed Learning Program (MLP) has been recognised by GAS SAFE as meeting their entry requirements to the ACS scheme, which is the pre-requisite competence qualification required for GAS SAFE registration.
This course has been developed for candidates that have no experience or are level 2 qualified plumbers.
Dependent on prior knowledge and experience; will determined by initial interview. The course will be divided between In-Centre training and on-site training (Company).
10 persons
Course notes, audio visual presentation and a range of domestic gas appliances, models, practical scenarios and MLP Candidate Training Pack.
Ongoing assessments throughout the course leading to a summative assessment.
On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a LCL Awards Certificate of Training/Attendance will be issued.
Candidates will be required to carry out a pre-course technical interview/assessment to determine whether or not they have the appropriate background to attend this course.
Testimonials from the candidates’ previous employers/customers will be accepted.
Course Objective
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to demonstrate competence in relation to:
• Gas Safety Legislation
• Gas emergency actions and procedures
• Characteristics of combustion, CO detectors and combustion performance analysis
• Ventilation
• Installation of pipework and fittings
• Tightness testing and purging
• Checking and/or setting meter regulators
• Identifications of unsafe situations
• The operation of and positioning of emergency isolation controls and valves
• Emergency notices and warning labels
• Checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates
• The operation and checking of appliance gas safety devices and controls
• Flueing/chimney standards
• Flue/chimney testing
• Installation of open, balanced and fan assisted flue/chimney assemblies
• Re-establish existing gas supply and relight appliances
Course Syllabus
• Gas safety regulations, British Standards and manufacturer’s instructions
• Emergency actions, procedures, labels and warning notices
• Unsafe situations, landlord checks and related documentation
• Combustion, gas rates, burner / installation pressures
• CO detectors, combustion performance analysis
• Tightness testing, purging and relighting appliances
• Pipework and fittings
• Operation of appliance gas safety devices and controls
• Ventilation
• Flueing/chimney standards, installation and testing