Gas Maintenance and Installation

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Advanced Apprenticeship

Level

Level Three

What's it all about?

This course is ideal if you are already an apprentice gas engineer who now wishes to take your gas qualifications to a higher level. This comprehensive course will guide and encourage you, under supervision, to develop additional advanced gas engineer skills. You will then be able to tackle more complex systems in-depth so that when you finish the course you will have the confidence and competence of a gas technician or supervisor.

Progression

Upon successful completion you may progress to higher level, part-time courses at the College.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however you will be expected to undertake an initial assessment.

Duration

Three to four years

Business Benefits

Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business's future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire specialist skills for your business that allow you to keep abreast of new technology.

Are there any exams?

Assessment is continuous, both on and off-the-job.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Advanced Apprenticeships are for students employed as an apprentice by a company within Devon and Cornwall. Funding is guaranteed by the government for the training, with priority being given to those starting aged 16 to 18 years. We can assist in matching students to employers.

The course content will include:

Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation and Maintenance - cookers, tumble dryers, leisure, domestic space, heating, water heating and wet central heating

Key/Functional Skills - Application of Number Level 2, Communications Level 2 and ICT Level 2

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Employers' Rights and Responsibilities.

When can I study?

Day release at Kings Road

Course Facts

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Start Date:

Various

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:

Various

Course Fees:

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Instalments:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Material Fees:

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, fees are not applicable.

Level:

Advanced

Course Code:

AP3

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.