Gas Safety Awareness Level 2
Designed to give learners who complete the qualification the knowledge and confidence to identify possible signs that a gas appliance or installation is potentially dangerous
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The Level 2 Award in Gas Safety Awareness is designed to give learners who complete the qualification the knowledge and confidence to identify possible signs that a gas appliance or installation is potentially dangerous, and then know what action to take under those circumstances.
The Level 2 Award in Gas Safety Awareness qualification is for learners aged 16 years and over who are engaged in employment activities which require them to attend the domestic homes of clients or service users. This could be for a variety of reasons including: completion of other trade related work, conducting surveys and routine inspections, provision of home care and tenant support services.
Entry Requirements
Learners are not required to hold any qualifications prior to undertaking this programme.
However, they are required to have a basic knowledge of numeracy and literacy.
What will you learn?
Learners will complete one unit through which they will develop an understanding of key points relating to domestic gas safety, including:
- basic legislative requirements that apply to gas systems in residential premises
- fundamental responsibilities of landlords for gas safety in residential premises
- properties of the types of gas used in residential premises
- principles of gas combustion
- dangers associated with Carbon Monoxide poisoning in residential premises
- safety devices that can help detect Carbon Monoxide
- basic principles of safe gas appliance operation
- the Gas Safe Register
- report gas safety concerns
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
No special equipment is needed.
How will you be assessed?
This Level 2 qualification requires the completion of one centre-based knowledge assessment that is administered via a 30-question paper-based multi-choice examination.
Where next?
Learners can progress to a Level 3 Award in Gas Safety Awareness for Supervisors and Managers if this is appropriate to the scope of their job role.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:27 pm
