Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Earn while you qualify as a Gas Safe engineer — training in Ilford, East London.
Overview
The Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative apprenticeship (standard ST0155) is the employer-funded route to becoming a gas engineer. You work for a heating, plumbing or construction company and train with FC Training Academy, an LCL Awards Approved Centre (LC 447). The government funds the training through your employer, so there's no course fee for you. The apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Achievement Training and Skills (ATS), the apprenticeship training provider, with practical gas training and assessment at our Ilford centre.
At a glance
Who it's for
- School and college leavers starting a trade
- Career changers of any age who have found an employer
- Plumbers and heating installers who want to add gas
- Apprentices moving from another provider
What you'll gain
Managed Learning Programme (MLP)
Practical gas training plus a portfolio of real on-site work.
ACS gas assessments
Core gas safety (CCN1) and boilers and water heaters (CENWAT) — the certificates needed to go on your employer's Gas Safe registration.
End-point assessment (EPA)
The final independent assessment that completes your apprenticeship.
Free learner tools
Gas rate calculator, pipe sizer, tightness test calculator, boiler fault finder.
How the programme works
- 1
Enrolment
Short form and informal interview, and we confirm your employer meets the funding rules.
- 2
Centre training
Hands-on training on live appliances in small groups at our Ilford centre.
- 3
On-site work
You build your portfolio on real jobs alongside a Gas Safe registered engineer from your employer.
- 4
Portfolio sign-off
Your tutor reviews and signs off your evidence through the MLP.
- 5
ACS assessment
You sit your ACS assessments at our centre.
- 6
End-point assessment
You complete the EPA and finish your apprenticeship.
What your portfolio covers
Practical skills
- Tightness testing and purging
- Gas rates and operating pressures
- Combustion performance analysis
- Flue flow and spillage testing
- Safe isolation and unsafe situations
Real jobs
- Boiler installations with controls
- Boiler services and safety checks
- Breakdowns and repairs
- Gas pipework and meter work
- Paperwork, Benchmark and building regulations notification
On-site evidence must show you doing the work, with PPE, good customer care and copies of your supervising engineer's Gas Safe registration and qualifications.
For employers
Taking on an apprentice is one of the most cost-effective ways to grow your team. Training is funded by the government, with a small employer contribution in some cases depending on your company size and the apprentice's age. Your apprentice must be on your payroll, normally for 30 hours a week (part-time from 16 hours may be possible with a longer programme). We'll handle the paperwork and keep you updated on progress.
I'm an employer — get in touchCommon questions
Ready to start or take on an apprentice?
Call us or fill in the enquiry form and we'll talk you through the next steps.