City & Guilds
Level 3
QN: 600/0897/0
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Gas Emergency First Call Operative
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1316 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
1316 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Dealing with Reported Downstream Gas Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use and Communicate Information and Data
- Use approved Gas Detection and Safety Equipment
- Assess Risks to Life, Property and the Environment during Gas Emergencies, Eliminate, Remove, Minimise Risks to Life, Property and the Environment during Gas Emergencies
- Undertake Site Surveys to determine the extent and levels of Gas Escape Concentrations, Final Investigation, Leaving the Immediate
- Work Site Safe, Re
- solve problems which could affect the emergency situation, Dealing with Reported Gas Downstream Emergencies
2
Dealing with Reported Upstream Gas Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use and Communicate Information and Data
- Use approved Gas Detection and Safety Equipment
- Assess Risks to Life, Property and the Environment during Gas Emergencies, Eliminate, Remove, Minimise Risks to Life, Property and the Environment during Gas Emergencies
- Undertake Site Surveys to Determine the extent and levels of Gas Escape Concentrations, Final Investigation, Leaving the Immediate
- Work Site Safe, Re
- solve problems which could affect the emergency situation, Dealing with Reported Gas Upstream Emergencies
3
Install Gas Meters and Regulators 2.5 to 16.0m3/hr
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design gas systems for installing and exchanging gas meters and regulators on gas systems
- Plan and prepare work activities for installing and exchanging gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure, De-commission domestic gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure
- Install, exchange, and remove gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure, Pre-commission and Commission gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure
- Use and communicate data and information to carry out de-commissioning, installation and commissioning work, Re
- solve problems which could affect the de-commissioning, installation and commissioning process
- commission and de
- commission gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure gas systems
4
Install gas meters and regulators 2.5 to 1076m³/hr
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design gas systems for installing and exchanging gas meters and regulators on gas systems
- Plan and prepare work activities for installing and exchanging gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure, De-commission domestic gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure
- Install, exchange, and remove gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure, Pre-commission and Commission gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure
- Use and communicate data and information to carry out de-commissioning, installation and commissioning work, Re
- solve problems which could affect the de-commissioning, installation and commissioning process
- commission and de
- commission gas meters and regulators on low pressure and medium pressure gas systems
5
Install, commission and de-commission gas pipework up to 35mm 1¼ diameter in domestic and small commercial premises
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design gas systems for installing gas pipe
- Plan and prepare work activities for installing domestic gas cookers, tumble dryers and leisure appliances, De-commission domestic gas pipe
- work to industry standards
- Install, exchange, and remove gas pipe
- work to industry standards, Pre-commission and Commission gas pipe
- Use and communicate data and information to carry out de-commissioning, installation and commissioning work, Re
- solve problems which could affect the de-commissioning, installation and commissioning process
- commission and de-commission gas pipe
- work up to 35mm (1¼) diameter in domestic and small commercial premises
6
Specific Core Emergency
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the use of common tools used in the gas utilisation industry
- Identify the gas industry legislation that applies to Emergency First Call Operatives (FCO)
- Identify and use the specific tools associated with FCO working
- Know the purpose and operation of typical gas controls
- Demonstrate exchanging meter controls and gas isolation valves
- Know how the control of pressure and gas flow is achieved
- Identify, exchange and commission Industrial and Commercial regulators
- Identify meter housings and compartments for Industrial & Commercial applications
- Know the installation requirements for Industrial & Commercial natural gas meter installations
- Identify Industrial & Commercial natural gas meter installation
- work materials and types of fittings that may be used for gas installations, Test for tightness and purge installations in accordance with industry standards and procedures
- Apply the procedures and methods for dealing with gas emergencies and incidents
- Identify and complete the correct notices, forms and labels used in domestic gas utilisation
- Identify and demonstrate the electrical safety checks required when working on gas systems
- Carry out the ESP/FCO activities and actions when dealing with reported LPG emergencies
- Demonstrate domestic gas appliance installation
- Demonstrate that gas safety controls are operating correctly and explain the actions required when unsafe or ineffective operation is found
- Know the construction and operation of chimneys used for domestic gas appliances
- Demonstrate how to carry out chimney performance checks
- Demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques when moving equipment, materials and appliances associated with FCO activities
7
Specific Core Metering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the use of common tools used in the gas utilisation industry
- Identify the range and capacities of domestic gas meters
- Identify the specification, for domestic gas meters housings
- Identify the requirements for emergency control and bypass valves on domestic gas meters instalations, Specify
- install and commission natural gas domestic meters and regulators
- Identify and complete the documentation required when installing and commissioning natural gas domestic meters and regulators
- Demonstrate that gas safety controls are operating correctly and explain the actions required when unsafe or ineffective operation is found
- Know the construction and operation of chimneys used for domestic gas appliances
- Demonstrate how to carry out chimney performance checks
- Identify and complete the correct notices, forms and labels used in domestic gas utilisation
- Demonstrate how to work correctly and safely with electrical systems and components used in domestic gas utilisation
- Demonstrate safe lifting and handling techniques when moving equipment, materials and appliances associated with gas utilisation activities
- Demonstrate the safe use of steps and ladders used in domestic gas utilisation activities
- Demonstrate selection and use of correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for domestic gas utilisation activities
- Calculate the requirements for permanent ventilation in domestic gas utilisation environments
8
Strength Testing, Gas Tightness Testing and Direct Purging –IGE/UP/1A
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan and prepare work activities for strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging - IGE/UP/1A, De-commission gas systems and components to industry standards, Strength testing, Tightness testing and direct purging of gas systems and components to industry standards - IGE/UP/1A
- Use and communicate data and information to carry out de-commissioning, strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging to industry standards, Re
- solve problems which could affect de-commissioning, strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging, Strength Testing, Tightness Testing and Direct Purging - IGE/UP/1A
9
Tightness test, purge, commission and de-commission gas pipework up to 35mm 1¼ diameter in small natural gas installations.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan and prepare work activities for tightness testing and direct purging, De-commission gas systems and components to industry standards, Tightness testing and direct purging of gas systems and components
- Use and communicate data and information to carry out de-commissioning, tightness testing and direct purging, Re
- solve problems which could affect de-commissioning, tightness testing and direct purging
- Understand how to tightness test, purge
- commission and de-commission gas pipe
- work up to 35mm 1¼ diameter in small natural gas installations
10
Understanding Buildings, Services and Structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types and characteristics of construction materials
- Know the construction methods of buildings and how to read and interpret plans
- Know how to use hand and power tools within gas utilisation
- Know the installation requirements methods and materials for gas pipe
- work (NG&LPG)
- Know the ventilation requirements, types and methods
- Know the different types and operation of suitable chimney systems for gas appliances
- Know the methods for checking and testing chimney performance
11
Understanding Combustion and Properties of Gas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the natural gas supply net
- work and LPG supplies
- Know the operation pressure regulators
- Know the factors affecting pressure loss and the equipment used to measure gas pressure
- Understand the combustion of gases, and potential risks
- Know gas burner operation, design, features and types
- Know the properties and Characteristics of NG and LPG
12
Understanding Gas Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know industry specific legislation and standards
- Know gas safety legislation
- Know the gas emergency actions, responsibilities and procedures relevant to the industry
- Know the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure
- Know the gas operatives responsibilities in accurately completing emergency notices, warning labels and forms
- Know the correct installation locations and types of Emergency Control and Appliance Isolation Valves
- Know and understand the requirements for Natural Gas and LPG meter installations up to .035cu mtrs
- Know the types of gas meter housings and compartments and the requirements for installation and labelling
- Know the methods and requirements to tightness test and purge small gas installations.(NG and LPG)
- Know how to check and set gas installation operating pressures at gas meters and LPG regulators
- Know how to safely assess the potential risks, tightness test and re-light temporarily isolated appliances
- Know how to check and set appliance burner pressures and compare measured gas rates with published figures
- Know the principles of operation and methods of testing gas appliance safety controls
- Know how to safely work in customers premises and liaise with clients regarding the progress of the job
- Know where to acquire information and documentation used during their daily work activities
- Know the regulations in force to protect the environment and control waste
13
Understanding Health and Safety in Gas Utilisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Health and Safety legislation
- Know the health and safety measures for gas utilisation
- Know the regulations covering the use and disposal of hazardous substances
- Know manual handling methodology and lifting techniques
- Know how to identify and respond to accidents which occur at work
- Know the requirements for maintaining electrical safety, earthing protection systems and associated dangers
- Know Fire safety
- Know the safety requirements for working at heights
- Know how to work safety in confined spaces
14
Understanding Scientific Principles in Gas Utilisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Systeme Internationale (SI) units and uses within gas utilisation
- Know the sources of energy and heat transfer
- Know the combined gas laws
- Know energy efficiency legislation
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0897/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2011
- Operational End
- Aug 2026