Outline of Programme
Units include:
- Gas Safety Legislation and Emergency Procedures
- Combustion Theory and Appliance Ventilation
- Installation of Pipework, Meters, Flues and More
- Appliance Commissioning: Boilers, Cookers, Heaters
- Electrical Safety and Fault Finding
- Central Heating Systems and Controls
Learners who successfully complete the above units and end-point assessment will have the opportunity to complete training in the following areas, at no additional cost:
- Water Byelaws
- Unvented Hot Water
- Electricity for Plumbers
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites: this course is for those who work, or have previously worked, in the gas industry, or those who are qualified in engineering, plumbing or mechanical services. ESOL Level 5 is required for those whose qualification was completed in a language other than English.
Assessment
Assessments will take place throughout and learners will also be required to submit a workplace portfolio.
Additionally, candidates require 675 hours of mentored, on-the-job experience with a qualified Gas Safe engineer to build their portfolio. Mentors are to be arranged independently, not by the College.
Course Duration
10 days in August (condensed into two weeks), then one day per week (56 days in total, including August dates and bolt-ons).
Although the programme is scheduled for one academic year, BPEC allows up to 2 years from registration to complete the portfolio.
The College will continue to support you with portfolio completion as best we can, even though your specific MLP course has concluded.
Once your portfolio is completed, you can return to complete your ACS on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price
£2,850 per person
Start Date
24th August 2026
For further information on this course, contact businesstraining@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 468 4163
