LCL Awards
Level 3
QN: 600/8170/3
Curriculum Active
LCL Awards Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation: Core Skills and Knowledge
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by LCL Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 410 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
LCL Awards
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
410 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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)
- 600/8170/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- LCL Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2013