LCL Awards - Gas Managed Learning Programme
Start your journey into the gas industry with the LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme (MLP). Combining centre-based training with supervised workplace experience, this programme develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely in the gas industry. On successful completion, you'll receive a Training Completion Certificate, enabling progression to ACS assessments and, subject to meeting the relevant requirements, Gas Safe registration.
Description
The LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme (MLP) is a structured training programme designed for individuals entering the gas industry, as well as those who have some prior experience or knowledge of the Building Engineering Services sector.
The programme combines classroom-based learning, practical workshop training and supervised on-site gas work experience. This approach allows learners to develop their knowledge and practical skills before applying them in real workplace environments.
The programme covers essential areas including gas safety legislation, appliance installation and servicing, fault diagnosis, pipework, combustion, ventilation and emergency procedures.
Learners will attend Kelly Energy Training for two days each week as part of the centre-based element of the programme. In addition, all learners must gain suitable on-the-job gas work experience under the supervision of a registered gas installer acting as their workplace mentor.
Successful completion of the programme leads to a Training Completion Certificate, enabling learners to progress towards ACS assessments and the opportunity to register with the Gas Safe Register, subject to meeting the relevant registration requirements.
1. Is this course right for you?
This programme is ideal for:
- Individuals looking to start a career in the gas industry.
- New entrants looking for a structured route into gas engineering.
- Learners with some existing experience in the Building Engineering Services sector.
- Heating, plumbing or building services professionals looking to develop their gas engineering skills.
- Learners who can access suitable supervised workplace gas experience.
- Those looking to progress towards ACS assessments and Gas Safe registration.
2. Why take this qualification?
The Managed Learning Programme provides a structured route for developing the knowledge and practical competence needed to progress within the gas industry. Combining centre-based learning with supervised workplace experience allows you to build your skills in both training and real-world environments.
By completing this programme you'll:
- Develop a foundation in domestic and non-domestic gas work.
- Gain practical experience alongside a suitably competent workplace mentor.
- Develop knowledge of gas safety legislation and industry requirements.
- Build practical skills in installation, servicing and fault diagnosis.
- Work towards completing the requirements for your Training Completion Certificate.
- Progress towards ACS assessments.
- Work towards the opportunity to register with the Gas Safe Register, subject to meeting the relevant requirements.
3. What you'll learn
During the programme you'll develop knowledge and practical skills in:
- Gas safety legislation and industry requirements.
- Domestic and non-domestic gas work.
- Gas appliance installation and servicing.
- Gas pipework installation.
- Combustion and ventilation.
- Fault finding and diagnosis.
- Gas safety procedures and emergency situations.
- Practical gas engineering skills.
- Safe working practices.
- Workplace competency and portfolio development.
4. What's Included?
Your programme includes:
- LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme.
- Centre-based training two days per week.
- Classroom-based learning.
- Practical workshop training.
- Training delivered by experienced industry professionals.
- Knowledge assessments and practical skills development.
- Guidance and support throughout your training.
- Preparation for progression towards ACS assessments.
- Training Completion Certificate upon successful completion of the programme requirements.
6. Assessment
Learners will complete assessments throughout the programme to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and practical competence. Successful completion of the required centre-based training and workplace experience leads to the award of a Training Completion Certificate, allowing learners to progress towards ACS assessments.
7. Where can this qualification lead?
The Managed Learning Programme provides a structured pathway for learners looking to build a career in the gas industry and progress towards becoming a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Following successful completion of the programme, learners can progress towards:
- ACS assessments.
- Domestic and non-domestic gas engineering work.
- Gas appliance installation and servicing.
- Further gas industry qualifications and training.
- Gas Safe registration, subject to meeting the relevant registration requirements.
5. Entry Requirements
The programme is designed for both new entrants to the gas industry and learners who have some prior experience or knowledge of the Building Engineering Services sector.
All learners must also be able to access suitable on-the-job gas work experience under the supervision of a registered gas installer who acts as their workplace mentor.