Gas utilisation, installation and maintenance - level 3 apprenticeship framework

About the framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 3 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the gas industry. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 3 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 3 apprenticeship in gas utilisation, installation and maintenance will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.

You must complete a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.

Mandatory essential skills

To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:

• application of number – level 2
• communication – level 2
• information and communication technology – level 2

However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Competence and knowledge qualifications

Apprentices need to complete a combined competence and knowledge-based qualification, from the list below.

• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation and Maintenance: Water Heating and Wet Central Heating 600/0918/4
• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Gas Emergency First Call Operative 600/0897/0

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.

Entry to the level 3 apprenticeship is by progression from any level 2 framework within the building services engineering occupational area of apprenticeshipsni. Employers may also apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage.

You may also enter the level 3 apprenticeship, subject to assessment by the training contractor and employer, if you have:

• already gained significant work experience in your occupational area, which could be considered as meeting the requirements of a level 2 apprenticeshipsni framework in the building services engineering occupational area and can show the capacity to achieve a level 3 standard

or

• previously achieved a relevant level 2 recognised vocational qualification that is a mandatory requirement of a level 2 apprenticeshipsni framework in the building services engineering occupational area

See also the DfE operational requirements.

Duration      

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related knowledge

For this framework, the participant is required to complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the ERR has been completed.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to ensure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further information

The content of this framework (Framework No 379 Issue 07: 05/23) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy.  For further information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch