New Entrants Gas Course
Course Duration:
26 weeks
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Our purpose built Gas Engineering Managed Learning Programme (MLP) offers a route to becoming Gas Safe registered for new entrants and trades people with transferable skills. Changing careers could not be simpler.
Full Time Courses available.
£4,800.00 inc. VAT
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New Entrants Gas Training Course
The new entrants gas course combines classroom and practical learning and completing a portfolio on live installations. The time it takes to complete the programme depends on previous experience and your ability to stick to the training plan, which is designed to be completed in 26 weeks. We will do everything we can to ensure you have all the necessary support and guidance to gain the qualifications.
Our 4 step process makes becoming a Gas Safe Engineer as easy as possible.
Managed Learning Programme Includes
Our managed learning programme is broken down into manageable chunks and delivered by expert Gas Tutors with decades of experience at some of the UK’s leading gas institutions, covering the following areas:
- Introduction to plumbing, gas and heating theory and principles
- Introduction to Health and Safety including safe use of tools, asbestos, legionella awareness, manual handling and fire safety precautions.
- Pipework installation and practical skills.
- Gas legislation, Building Regulations and British Standards.
- Industry unsafe situations procedures.
- Tightness testing of domestic natural gas installations.
- Measuring and interpretation of gas pressures and the calculation of heat inputs
- Gas appliance functions and the operation of gas safety controls
- Principles of flueing, chimneys and combustion
- Safe isolation of electrical installations
- The wiring of complete control systems for wet central heating including S&Y Plans.
- Concepts of heating design.
- Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating
- Admission onto ACS refresher training and full initial assessment suite for Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) and Gas fired boilers and water heaters (CENWAT)
The programme offers a hands-on approach to learning, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world situations. The training is designed to be interactive and practical, engaging students in projects and real-life situations.
This practical approach ensures you’re not only understanding the theory, but also learning how to apply your knowledge in real-life scenarios. It equips you with practical skills that will be directly applicable in the workplace.
Step 1
Introduction to Gas including theory principles, hands-on workshops, and introduction to E-learning.
Step 2
Work-based competence and gas portfolio building.
Step 3
Portfolio Hand in and Assessment.
Step 4
Complete the course and get entered into the ACS Assessments.
Your Portfolio
Your portfolio forms a very important part of your certification. It involves gathering evidence of installation, repair, and servicing work in real environments under the supervision of a Gas Safe registered engineer. Don’t worry if you haven’t produced evidenced work in this way, we have in-centre support as well as guides to help you succeed.
VIVA Training conducts comprehensive workshops prior to the placement. These sessions are designed to prepare you for your upcoming experience, providing you with the necessary tools and knowledge to make the most of your placement. By attending the pre-placement workshops, you’re better equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with hands-on experience. This preparation can significantly enhance your learning during the placement and ensure a swift submission of your portfolio.
Don’t worry if you haven’t got a suitable placement, we can support you with this!
Course Duration
Our gas training course takes 26 weeks, with your time split between the centre, e-learning (Self Directed Study), and on-site placement. Usual hours are 8:30 am – 4 pm. Although the course is 26 weeks in total the amount of weeks actually spent in the centre will be much less.
Week 1-3 introduction in the centre (Monday – Thursday) Self Directed Study day (Friday)
Week 7 self directed study and preparation for placement
Week 8 + Portfolio Training and placement alongside a gas engineer local to our training centre.
Week 21 portfolio hand-in and certification
Week 26 admission onto ACS refresher training and Initial Assessment Suite
The Full-Time Course Schedule
A total of 7 weeks will be spent in the centre – spread out across the 26 week course duration. You will not be in the centre for a block of 7 weeks!
A week for revision and ACS Exams will be held as the final stage of the process, and carried out once your portfolio has been completed and certified.
This Managed Learning Programme meets the latest requirements of IG/1 Standard.
Benefits of the New Entrants Course
The benefits of this course to your career as well as potential income prospects are massive. Our Gas Course is an accredited Managed Learning programme or MLP and has been designed to offer hands-on training focused around building your skills and knowledge, not just teaching you how to sit an exam. Our course is a great alternative to an apprenticeship, you will gain the same skills, confidence, knowledge and qualifications at the end, however our course can be completed in 6 months, whereas a traditional apprenticeship for an engineer can take years.
This means:
- You could be earning in as little at 6 months.
- You don’t need to stop working to complete your course
- Designed for people with skills in other fields who want to retrain.
- There are no hidden costs. The one price you pay includes everything from books, portfolio help, placement hours, and exam fees.
- There are no minimum entry qualifications to start the course.
Requirements & Qualifications
The great thing about our Gas Engineer Course is that, unlike an apprenticeship, there are no minimum qualification expectations. While no formal Maths and English qualification is required, trainees must be able to read and write as well as have an understanding of basic mathematics. We will perform an informal check before you begin your training to ensure we are happy you can undertake the course, and that’s it!
This programme is perfect for people fresh out of the armed forces or have owned their own business and never required the minimum GCSEs so many jobs ask for.
The qualifications you will receive after completing our course is your Pathway to Gas certificate, which enables you to sit your ACS Exams upon passing the ACS assessment, you will receive your ACS Certificate, which is all you need to join the gas register.
Course Location
This Course is based in our Halifax Training centre located close to the M62 with great access from all over the country.
Our purpose built centre offers state of the art classrooms and workshops where you can see the theoretical principles you will learn about in action and get in-centre experience working on boilers, central heating and pipework.
We find our students love our facilities so much they are one of the main reasons they keep coming back for further training.
Parking:
Please note all trainees are asked to park in the free car park opposite the mill. If you have a large van with ladders, or roof rocks and won’t fit under the 2.1m barrier, please get in touch with us and we will grant you a permit to park inside the mill complex
New Entrants Course Pricing
The complete Gas Engineering Course costs £4,800. This includes everything you will need during your journey with us over the 26 weeks, including your ACS exam fees, portfolio help, and placement.
Paying by deposit
We understand that as important as investing in yourself is, the full total cost can be a lot in one go, that’s why we offer a small deposit is required to secure your place on the course. The remaining balance will be split based on the payment plan you select. We will contact you via email to arrange for your start with us and arrange any specific invoicing you require.
If choosing to pay via deposit, all balance must be settled before qualifying.
If you want to discuss your payments or options, please contact us via 08006123177.
Accommodation
During your time linked with our training centre you will be expected to spend multiple periods of time here with us. If you wish to stay in the area while you learn with us, we have a number of great affordable hotels and Airbnbs in the area.
Travelodge Halifax
Gate 9, Dean Clough Industrial Park,, Halifax, HX3 5AY
Tel: 08719 846144
Premier Inn Halifax Town Centre hotel
Broad Street Plaza, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1YA
Tel: 0333 321 9262
Shibden Mill Inn
The Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7UL
Tel: 01422 365840
Holdsworth House Hotel
Holdsworth House, Holdsworth Road, Halifax, HX2 9TG
Tel: 01422 240024
For more information on the area, hotels, and support in planning your trip, visit our Plan You Visit page.
A look around the course, with Allen Hart
You may recognise Allen from YouTube. His channel has over 80K subscribers with his videos generating thousands of views. Viva Training works closely with Allen to provide our students and the wider public insights into the HVAC industry as well as tips and tricks for fellow tradesmen. This is his tour of the New Entrants Gas Course with VIVA’s Founder, Richard Firth.
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