EEA
Level 2
QN: 610/6047/1
Curriculum Active
EEA Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) - Escape, Locate and Repair
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by EEA. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 735 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
EEA
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
735 hrs
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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
- Understand how to analyse and interpret the results of gas leakage surveys to determine the location of gas escapes
2
Conduct specified connections to gas network mains and commissioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret technical information for connecting engineering assets to the system
- Be able to select components and resources for the connection
- Be able to connect engineering products or assets to the system
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise during assembly or sub-assembly replacement
- Understand specified connections to gas net
- work mains and commissioning
3
Conduct specified testing of gas network components and assets - mains
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for carrying out test activities
- Be able to perform test activities
- Be able to monitor test results
- Know and understand health, safety and environmental requirements relevant to testing activities
- Know and understand specified testing of gas net
- work – components and assets
4
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 relevant to testing activities
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when testing gas networks for leaks
- Know and understand specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location
5
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 within test activities
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise when performing test activities
- Know and understand specified testing of gas services
6
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 how to de
- commission gas engineering products or assets
7
Disconnection of gas meters and regulators
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for disconnecting gas meters and regulators
- Be able to disconnect gas meters
- Know and understand health and safety requirements underpinning the disconnection of gas meters and regulators
- Know and understand how to disconnect gas meters and regulators
8
Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to excavate holes and trenches
- Be able to excavate on site to requirements
- Be able to maintain the integrity of the excavation
- Be able to re
- solve problems which could arise from excavation work
- Know and understand how excavation work must be carried out to comply with legal, health and safety and industry requirements
- Know and understand how to excavate in a variety of situations using different techniques and equipment
- Know and understand the impact of excavation activities on others and the environment
9
Install equipment for safe working on sites for utilities network construction operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare, segregate and protect the work site
- Prepare resources for site works
- Know how to install equipment for safe working on site
- solve problems which could arise from preparing the site and resource requirements
10
Install equipment for safe working on the highway in utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set out temporary signing, lighting and guarding traffic control equipment
- Be able to prepare resources for highway works
- Be able to use and communicate data and information when working on highways
- Be able to re
- solve or refer problems which could arise from work on the highway
- Know and understand the health and safety requirements for safe working on the highway
- Know and understand how to install equipment for safe working on the highway
11
Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm
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 how to install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm
12
Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm
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 how to install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm
- Understand isolation and connection methods
13
Install gas engineering products or assets up to 180mm
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 technical information to brief colleagues
- Know and understand health and safety and environmental requirements for the installation of gas net
- work products or assets
- Know how to install gas engineering products or assets up to 180mm
14
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 during installation
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise from technical information and installation work
- Know how to install gas services up to 63mm
15
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 how to install or replace gas service risers
16
Joint materials by butt fusion processes above 355mm for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make butt fusion joints on pipes over 355mm
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise from jointing materials
- Know how to joint materials by butt fusion processes on pipes over 355mm diameter
17
Joint materials by butt fusion processes between 180mm and 355 mm for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make butt fusion joints on pipes between 180mm and 355mm
- Be able to use and communicate data and information
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise from jointing materials
- Know how to joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities net
- work construction between 180mm and 355mm diameter
18
Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction up to 180mm diameter
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make joints using butt fusion techniques
- Be able to use and communicate data and information when jointing materials
- Be able to re
- solve problems which arise from jointing materials
- Know how to joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities net
- work construction above 180mm diameter
19
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 data and information when jointing materials
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise during jointing work
- Know and understand how to joint Polyethylene pipes by electrofusion processes on utilities net
- work construction
20
Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate supply apparatus
- Be able to maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus
- Be able to re
- solve problems which could arise during activities to locate and avoid supply apparatus
- Know and understand the different types of utility apparatus
- Know and understand equipment and techniques used for locating supply equipment
- Know and understand roles, responsibilities and communication requirements for locating utilities apparatus
21
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
- Understand how to minimise risks to life, property and the environment during gas escapes
22
Operate powered tools and equipment for utilities network construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable use
- Be able to run and operate powered tools and equipment
- Be able to shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and equipment
- Be able to use
- apply and communicate data and information for the safe operation of powered tools and equipment
- Know and understand the health and safety requirements for the safe operation of powered tools and equipment
- Know how to work with powered tools and equipment
23
Operate within the gas intermediate pressure range
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key documents that apply to working in the gas intermediate pressure range.2.
- Understand how 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
- Know how 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
- Know how to use cathodic protection within the gas intermediate pressure range
- Know how to identify and install pressure reduction equipment within the gas intermediate pressure range to assets above 63 mm or 2” diameter.
24
Principles of Health and Safety in Network Construction Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand general Health and Safety guidance, legislation and organisational procedures in utilities net
- work construction operations
- Know and understand how to work in excavations safely
25
Principles of operating safely in emergency situations within the gas intermediate pressure range
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand key documents that apply to emergency situations when working in the intermediate pressure range.2.
- Know how to evaluate hazards and risks, including environmental, that apply to emergency situations in the intermediate pressure range
- Know the importance of using the correct personal protective equipment and safety equipment when working in emergency situations in the intermediate pressure range
- Know how to set up a safety exclusion zone at the location of a gas escape within the intermediate pressure range sector for emergency working.5.
- Know how to identify and use repair methods and materials within emergency situations in the intermediate pressure range
26
Restore gas network components to operational condition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restore components to operational condition
- Be able to re
- solve problems that arise when restoring components to operational condition
- Know and understand the health and safety requirements specific to restoring gas net
- work components
- Know and understand the restoration of gas net
- work components to operational condition by repair
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6047/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- EEA
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025