City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 600/1535/4
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) - Service layer
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 479 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
479 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analyse and interpret the results of Gas Leakage Surveys to determine the location of Gas Escapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to analyse and interpret the results of surveys to determine the location of escapes
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when analysing and interpreting the results of surveys
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to analyse and interpret the results of gas leakage surveys to determine the location of gas escapes
2
Conduct specified testing of Gas networks associated with leakage location
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when testing gas networks for leaks
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
3
Conduct specified testing of Gas services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform test activities
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise when performing test activities
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand specified testing of Gas services
4
Create an efficient and effective environment in Utilities Network Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work efficiently and effectively
- Be able to organise their work and maintain standards to minimise hazards
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from work activities
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to create an efficient and effective environment in utilities net
- work construction
5
Decommissioning and abandonment of mains and services 63mm and above
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with decommissioning
- Be able to interpret technical information for decommissioning
- Be able to select components and resources for decommissioning
- Be able to de
- commission the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and decommissioning work
- Know health and safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to de
- commission gas engineering products or assets
6
Disconnection of Gas Meters
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to disconnect gas meters
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise during the disconnection of gas meters
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to disconnect gas meters
7
Establish and maintain effective working relationships in Utilities Network Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to establish and maintain productive working relationships
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that could damage effective working relationships
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to establish and maintain effective working relationships in utilities net
- work construction
8
Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Excavate on site to requirements
- Maintain the integrity of the excavation
- Use and communicate data and information, Re
- solve problems which could arise from excavation work
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities net
- work construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how excavation work must be carried out to comply with legal and industry requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of excavating in a variety of situations using different techniques and equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the tools and equipment used in the course of excavation activities
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of responsibilities to others during excavation work
9
Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare, segregate and protect the work site
- Prepare resources for site works
- Use and communicate data and information, Re
- solve problems which could arise from preparing the site and resource requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding for utilities net
- work construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing equipment for safe working on site
10
Install equipment for safe working on the highway for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Set out temporary signing, lighting and guarding traffic control equipment in line with industry Codes of Practice and current legislation
- Prepare resources for highway works
- Use and communicate data and information, Re
- solve problems which could arise from work on the highway
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities net
- work construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing equipment for safe working on the highway
11
Install Gas services up to 63mm
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for installing components of the system
- Be able to select components and resources for installation of the system
- Be able to install components of the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to install gas services up to 63mm
12
Install or replace external gas service risers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for installing components of the system
- Be able to select components and resources for installation of the system
- Be able to install components of the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to install or replace external gas service risers
13
Joint materials by electrofusion processes on Utilities Network Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make joints using electrofusion jointing techniques
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise during jointing work
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand jointing materials by electrofusion processes on Utilities Net
- work Construction
14
Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Locate supply apparatus
- Maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus
- Use and communicate data and information, Re
- solve problems which could arise from work on the highway
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities net
- work construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different types of utility apparatus
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equipment and techniques used for locating supply apparatus
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of roles, responsiblities and communication requirements for locating utilities apparatus
15
Maintain a safe and secure working environment in Utilities Network Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain the health and safety of themselves and others
- Be able to maintain the safety and security of plant, equipment, and the working environment
- Be able to respond to emergencies
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that could affect health and safety
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand how to use information and communicate efficiently in net
- Understand how to maintain a safe and secure working environment
16
Minimise risks to life, property and the environment during Gas escapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assess risks to life, property and the environment during gas emergencies
- Be able to minimise and prioritise risks to life, property and the environment during gas emergencies
- Be able to use approved gas detection and safety equipment
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when testing for escapes of gas
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities net
- work construction operation
- Understand how to minimise risks to life, property and the environment during gas escapes
17
Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable requirements on utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable use, Run and operate powered tools and equipment, Shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and equipment
- Use and communicate data and information, Re
- solve problems which arise from operating powered tools and equipment
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities net
- work construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working with powered tools and equipment
18
Operate safely in emergency situations within the gas intermediate pressure range
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key documents that apply to emergency situations when working in the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Be able to evaluate hazards and risks that apply to emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range sector.
- Be able to evaluate environmental hazards and environmental risks that apply to emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range sector.
- Know the importance of using the correct personal protective equipment and safety equipment when working in emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range sector.
- Know how to set up a safety exclusion zone at the location of a gas escape within the gas intermediate pressure range sector for emergency working.
- Be able to identify and use repair methods and materials within emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range sector.
19
Operate within the gas intermediate pressure range
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key documents that apply to working in the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Be able to comply with key legislation, organisational policies and procedures that apply to work instructions in the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Know how to evaluate hazards and risks associated with the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Know the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) used within the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Be able to identify and install pressure reduction equipment within the gas intermediate pressure range on services up to and including 63 mm or 2” diameter.
- Understand how to comply with organisational procedures within the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Be able to use cathodic protection within the gas intermediate pressure range.
- Be able to identify and install pressure reduction equipment within the gas intermediate pressure range to assets above 63 mm or 2” diameter.
20
Reinstate excavation and pavement surfaces after utility network construction operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surface
- Carry out reinstatement of excavation and pavement surface
- Use and communicate data and information, Re
- solve problems which could arise from reinstatement work
- Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities net
- work construction operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of plant and equipment used for reinstatement activities
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislation and best practice for reinstatement operations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of reinstatement activities
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of other agencies, utilities, their apparatus and communication requirements
21
Restore Gas network components to operational condition by repair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restore components to operational condition
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when restoring components to operational condition
- Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation utilities net
- work construction operations
- Understand the restoration of gas net
- work components to operational condition by repair
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1535/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2011