This course and associated assessments is for all operatives who may be required to undertake emergency and remedial work on the UK gas networks.
Prerequisites
Learners wishing to undertake this training and assessment must have their NCO Gas Level 2 Service Laying or Mains layer (Distribution) certificate.
Objective
• Competent employees, better able to communicate actions to others.
• Compliance with industry standards, registration with EUSR.
• Employers can remotely access digital portfolios to review progression of their learners at any time.
Course content
• How a voltstick should be used.
• Checking and using a bar hole tool and searcher bar.
• How to check and use a rock drill and tornado.
• Identifying the correct ppe requirements.
• Where to find information in EM72/74 and 74A.
• Demonstrate effective search techniques used in the detection of gas and CO leakage and evacuation and reoccupation criteria.
• Demonstrate use and application of approved repair techniques to EM74a ie fitting a repair clamp, repairing a joint (anaerobic/eco sealing) polyforming (encapsulation joint repair).
Exam
The course consists of theoretical & practical training & assessment delivered in centre at a Develop Training venue.
Learners and assessors agree a timetable to complete the collation of evidence, to meet the requirements of the client.
Learners and assessors complete an electronic portfolio of evidence allowing more efficient assessment, verification and storage of supporting evidence. Employers can access an overview of progress at any time.
Following the course a minimum of one observed assessments is planned in the workplace to provide the necessary evidence to meet the standards of the qualification. (Please note that late cancellation of observed assessment may incur further fees to achieve completion).
