BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation - Managed Learning Programme (new entrant course)

What will I learn?

OVERVIEW

The BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme is designed for those looking to enter the gas industry and / or build on existing industry experience.

On successful completion of the MLP, candidates will receive a BPEC Gas Foundation Certificate allowing progress to ACS assessments and certification Gas Safe registration and future opportunities in the renewables sector.

(1) Managed Learning Programme (MLP)

Candidates attend College 2 days per week over a minimum of 27 weeks for classroom based theory and practical training and assessments. Topics include: 

• Gas safety legislation
• Combustion
• Ventilation and flues
• Pipework 
• Commissioning and fault finding
• Electrical safety
• Central heating systems and controls

Candidates choose which appliance they wish to study and work on - from either boilers, cookers or fires. Majoirty of candidates opt for boilers and add the others to their scope once qualified. 

In addition to College attendance candidates must complete a 675-hour supervised portfolio of work with a qualified Gas Safe engineer who can act as their mentor. Mentors are not provided by the College and submission deadlines are provided at the start of the programme.

(2) ACS Training & Assessment

On receipt of the MLP certificate, candidates return to the College to undertake ACS assessments to attain the industry-recognised certifications which lead to Gas Safe registration. The timing and completion of ACS depends on individual progress with the MLP

(3) Emerging Technologies Preparation

Successful ACS candidates return to the College once more and complete Scottish Water Byelaws (2014) and Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Vented & Unvented) This final stage prepares candidates for work in the emerging technologies and the renewables sector, with appliances such as heat pumps and solar thermal systems.

TYPICAL DURATIONS

• MLP Core Training (College): 266 guided hours (minimum)
• MLP Portfolio** (Work with mentor): 675 hours - approx. 18 weeks) 
• Boiler (CENWAT): 35 hours
• Additional Appliances: 7 hours each
• ACS Assessments: 3–6 days
• Renewables Preparation - Water Byelaws & Unvented Systems: 1–2 days

**Although the MLP is scheduled to take approximately one year and has a specific College portfolio submission deadline, BPEC allows up to 2 years from registration to complete the portfolio. The College can continue to support you with portfolio completion after the College deadline however, this will be treated as a course extension and additional fees will apply. Once your portfolio is completed, you can return to complete your ACS assessments on a first-come, first-served basis.

COURSE FEES

• Total Fee: £2,850
• Deposit: £500 (non-refundable once the course starts)
• Balance: £2,350 (due within 90 days of course start)
• Payment Plan: Options are available from the time of booking.
• Extension: Additional fees apply for those who require extra time for portfolio completion after the submission deadline has passed. 

This is a commercial training course, and therefore not eligible for College funding or fee waivers. Unless employer or third-party funding is confirmed, the candidate is responsible for full payment.

What’s Included

• All training sessions and course materials
• MLP assessments
• Portfolio support, marking and verification
• Awarding body registration and certification
• ACS assessments
• Post-course renewables preparation (Water Byelaws & Hot Water Storage)

Employer and industry links

BPEC is the British Plumbing Employment Council which is an industry-leading specialised provider of Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector qualifications, assessments and training courses via a network of accredited colleges, private training centres and industry stakeholders.

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