IGEM/IG/1 Supplement 4 LPG GAS TRAINING SPECIFICATION UTILISATION SECTOR This training Specification has been approved by the Strategic Management Board and is effective from 1° January 2021. It will be published in due course by IGEM as a supplement to IGEM/IG/1 Standards of training in gas work YA ENERGY & VAX UTILITY SKILLS'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 CONTENTS SECTION 1 Introduction 2 ‘Scope 3 Governance 4 ‘Specification for domestic LPG training Tables 1 Training Routes 2 Subjects knowledge and practical Appendix 1 Further guidance 2 References, glossary, acronyms and definitions PAGE 24 29 30'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 1 LL. 4.2. 13. 1. LS, 16. 24. 22. 23. INTRODUCTION Standards of training in gas work’ ((GEM/IG/1) is one of the outcomes from revision to the Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances L56 Approved Code of Practice and relates specifically to Regulation 3 (1), see paragraphs 81 and 82, IGEM/IG/1 sets out the requirements for training in gas work for; new entrants to the gasindustry working under the scope of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use] Regulations (6S(I&U)R): those persons currently or previously registered seeking re-registration asa ‘class of persons’ (orhave a relevant ges qualification) and; those persons working at premises or on equipment outside the scope of GS(IRU)R ‘This LPG training Specification relates to: + new entrants into the ges industry wishing to become a ‘class of persons’ will be required to undertake an industry recognised training course before being able to take an assessment to include the relevant matters of gas safety criteria to be become Gas Safe registered. Note: These include the following recognised routes to registration, which are: = Nationally accredited certification scheme for individual gas fitting operatives (ACS) + Framework qualifications © Apprenticeship standards Industry formed a working group facilitated by the Standard Setting Body to prepare this Specification and it has been contributed to and endorsed by the Liquid Gas UK and agreed by the Standards Consultation Forum (SCF) and ratified by the Strategic Management Board (SMB). Training courses that have been designed to meet this Specification and have acquired industry recognition will enable those that successfully complete that training to apply to complete an appropriate assessments) of competence in line with relevant matters of gas safety criteria (MoGS). Passing such assessment{s) will enable that person to apply to Gas Safe Register to become a ‘class of persons’ to allow ‘them to work in those premises covered by GSIUR. ‘This training may equally be appropriate for those persons working at premises or on equipment outside ‘the scope of GSIUR. SCOPE This training Specification covers training for new entrants wishing to work in the LPG utilisation sector. ‘The requirements of that training will include knowledge end understanding, performence criteria and on the job work experience that will have to be undergone in a work placement supervised by a Gas Safe registered engineer, as appropriate. ‘The requirements will include the minimum time spent on each subject along with the job activities that are required to be undertaken and the maximum time spent to complete the training is expected to be ‘two years. Note: There may be exceptions where apprenticeships have been designed for longer periods.'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 4a. aad 42. 5.1 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.1.5 5.2 5.2.1 GOVERNANCE ‘This Specification has been facilitated by Standard Setting Body and has been endorsed by Liquid Gas UK, the Specification has also been agreed by the Standards Consultation Forum (SCF) and ratified by the Strategic Management Board (SMB). SPECIFICATION FOR LPG TRAINING Introduction ‘This specification is designed to provide the criteria for training to be developed for a new entrant to gain an initial overall understanding of the LPG utilisation sector and for training specific to the sector that the candidate will be working in It is recognised that due to the different types of LPG installations, the subjects covered in training programmes designed in accordance with this specification will not all be the same. Table 1 defines some likely routes that candidates of the training will follow. General The training programme is to consist of knowledge and understanding, performance criteria (‘Off the job’ training) and a work placement (‘On the job’ training) to enable the learning to be enhanced in a work environment uncer the direct supervision of a Gas Safe registered engineer, where appropriate. “Off the job’ training is that which the new entrant is trained in a classroom environment for enhanced knowledge input and practical workshop areas which simulate the practical environment for demonstration and skills practice. The balance between knowledge and practical work will be dependent con the content of the subject. Training organisations will be required to produce a lesson plan against the suggested topic areas to demonstrate how they will meet the scope of the subject. “On the job’ training is to be carried out in the workplace, under the direct supervision of a Gas Safe registered engineer, where appropriate. ‘On the job’ training is to be adequate to ensure a range and scope of activity that is sufficient to demonstrate evidence of experience has been attained. Record of the work cartied out, the method undertaken, and any other relevant information is to be retained to build a Portfolio of evidence to be verified by the training organisation and Recogniser of Training or the ‘Authoriser where the Authorisers approves an independent training provider (see Clause §.2.2.) Arrangements need to be in place to ensure that the new entrant and the competent person, a registered Gas Safe engineer, as appropriate, who will be mentoring the new entrant knows what Is expected of them. A professional discussion is to be conducted with them and the responsible parties to canfiem and ensure that everyone understands their role and responsibilities. Written and practical tests need to be completed at the end of the programme to evaluate the authenticity of the portfolio content and off the job training, The tests need to sample key safety aspects relevant to the utilisation sector. A selection of written and practical tests across the scope of the specific isciplines, are to be available to prevent predictability (see Sub-Section 5.3). Training ‘Minimum ‘Off the job’ duration ‘The training duration shall be commensurate with the topics being covered in the course. 3'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 5.2.2 53 53.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 53.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 ‘The subjects to be covered for each route and the minimum guided learning hours for each subject are detailed in Table 2. ‘The training is to cover both the knowledge and practical aspects of the work and this is also detailed in Table 2. The practical aspects would normally be carried out in a workshop but may be carried out in a work environment where appropriate. Minimum ‘On the job’ tasks and duration On-the-job training must be complemented by gaining real world experience under the supervision of a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer who will be required to provide witness testimony to the work. experience entered into the learner’s portfolio of evidence. It is recognised that gaining real world work experience can be unpredictable and therefore its quality and range could vary greatly from one situation to nother. To illustrate this, two examples are highlighted below where work experience has been gained by being supervised by: ‘© Asole trader offering a limited range of services. + Anumber of different engineers working for a national company offering a full range of services. ‘Therefore, the work experience can be facilitated in the following way: © The portfolio of documented evidence of work experience must provide evidence representative of a minimum of six months’ work experience and must cover the criteria applicable to the route that the new entrant is enrolled in. = Where the learner cannot gain real work experience in the work place a maximum of 10% of the portfolio evidence could be covered in an approved simulated environment. Evaluation of trait ing An evaluation of the learning needs to be undertaken, which supports the training, the new entrant and the trainer. ‘The evaluation is to be a mixture of verbal, written and practical tests that need to be conducted during and at the end of the training, ‘These tests need to include, the portfolio of evidence thatthe trainee has submitted to establish thatthey have witnessed and/or undertaken the tasks (under direct supervision), gained knowledge and lessons learnt, all the subjects taught ang be in an appropriate format for the subject. ‘The period for this review and the tests shall be commensurate with the topics being covered in the course, in addition to the allotted training days. ‘The marking scheme for the tests needs to be open and transparent to the new entrant and the trainer. Arrangements need to be in place for moderation and an independent review. Pass mark needs to be set at 100% for matters of ges safety and on all others satisfy assessment criteria in line with recognised industry standards.'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 54 Certificate A certificate is to be presented when the new entrant has successfully completed an industry recognised training course. Detailing, as a minimum the name of the entrant, National Insurance number, the title of the course, date the certificate was awarded and the t TABLE 1: TRAINING ROUTES ing organisation. Core Training Modules Candidate Profile Working Towards (PD) Permanent Dwellings service pipework. Someone looking to work in dwellings installing, servicing and maintaining appliances. They may also wish to install and maintain LPG vessels and |ccuP1pp (and appliances Jand/or vessels) Someone looking to work on holiday parks and/or residential park home sites installing, servicing and CCLP1RPH and urge and re-light. Caravan Holiday ; JCCUPaLAV (and maintaining appliances. They may also wish to ° Home (CHE) install and maintain LPG vessels and service ayers te pipework Asper-Table 2 |ccmeone looking to work on road going vehicles , ° : JccuPaLay (and Leisure (1) (probably for hire) installing, servicing and appliances) maintaining appliances. . Someone looking to work on boats installing, [ccuPae (and Marine (ta) ° servicing and maintaining appliances appliances) Someone locking to complete wor Vessels, Pipework & mintaining LPG vessels and service pipework — | Oe oy Connections {VPC) supplying any typeof premises. Including repar, | WesSts Pew Vessels & Service Pipework (VESP) Someone looking to complete work installing LPG vessels and service pipework. [CCLPAEP (vessels Included as part lof EP)IGEMiG/ Surolemenc 4 TABLE 2: OFF THE JOB TRAINING The performance criteria (PC), knowledge and understanding (K&U) requirements for off-the-job training are structured to be consistent with the core competencies found in the MoGS. The minimum guided learning hours assigned to each subject are detailed below: Minimum Guided Learning Hours Core Competencies D [cH | t | Mm | vec | vesp Safety, Legislation and Standards 3 [a | a | a | a Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures 14 7 7 7 12 12 Characteristics of LPG aw | a2) 12 | a | 2 | 12 Products and Characteristics of Combustion u ful mw |u| 4 ° Supply pressures, operation and positioning of emergency isolation, flow control and valves forbulk| 11 | 14 14 | a4 | a1 | aa vessels and cylinders. Cylinder location safety requirements 7 7 7 7 7 7 Ventilation for Gas Burning Appliances 21 14 14 14 2. 0 Installation of Pipework and Fittings 35 | 14 | 14 | a4 | 28 | 28 Tightness/soundness testing and purging in accordance with the relevant standard 7 7 7 7 7 ° Tightness/soundness testing and purging in accordance with Liquid Gas UK CoP 22 for ° ° ° ° nm | 12 installations > 0.035 m3 IV. Checking and/or Setting Regulators 7 7 7 7 7 7 Unsafe Situations, Emergency Noticesand Warning | 5, | 4, © 4 | ay | a | a9 Checking and Setting Appliance Burner Pressures and Gas Rates 7 ? ? ; ° ° Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety a | 7 7 7 |u| o Devices and Controls Chimney Standards uf 7 7 | 2/0 Chimney Installation, Inspection and Testing a | 7 7 7 i 0 Re-establish Existing Gas Supply and Re-light ul? 7 7 7 0 Appliances Commercial Ventilation, Chimney and Safety Devices | 0 0 0 o | 2 | 0 Installation of LPG vessels 0 0 oO 0 o | 35 Total:| 263 | 169 | 164 | 164 | 242 | 167'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Safety, Legislation and Standards Performance Criteria D | cHH] OL M | vec | vESP In relation to electrical supplies, tools and components you will need to be able to: Prove safe electrical isolation before working ‘on gas appliances, systems and components. Measure voltage and resistance values using appropriate test instruments. PL 2 ‘Visually inspect electrical power tools for safe °3 | concition before use. Knowledge and Understanding D | cHH] OL M | vec | vESP In relation to working on downstream domestic gas installations you will need to - know and understand: “Application of the Gas Safety Installation and 1 | Use Regulations Asbestos related hazards and application of K2 | odequate safety measures. ‘Safety precautions when other hazardous K3 | materials are encountered whilst working in v v v v v v the downstream gas industry. Your responsibilities regarding health, safety X¢ | and the environment. KS | Use of personal protective equipment. viviviviviyv Information available to Gas Safe registered operatives: + Legislative Normative and Informative K6 | Document List. vivijyvyovijilviyv «Industry Standard Updates. * Safety Alerts. «Technical Bulletins'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures Knowledge and Understanding > | cHH vec | vESP In relation to emergency actions, you will need to know and understand: Priorities and actions when dealing with a gas K1 escape. v v v v K2 | Properties of LPG. v v v v Knowledge and Understanding > | cHH vec | vESP ‘The properties and characteristics of LPG K1 (Propane and Butane) vapour viv viv The properties and characteristics of LPG 2 | (Propane and Butane) liquid YY “| Properties and Characteristics of Combustion Performance Criteria D CHH vPC VESP In relation to complete and incomplete combustion, you will need to be able to: P1 | Identify correct and incorrect flame pictures. | ¥ |v v p2 Identify signs of incomplete combustion within Vv Vv Vv and in the locality of an appliance installation In relation to carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and indicators, you will need to be able to: pg | entity install and commission different types | v of CO detector. In relation to combustion performance analysis, you will need to be able to: Undertake combustion performance analysis Pa i v v ena range of appliances.'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Knowledge and Understanding cHH vec | VESP Tn relation to complete and incomplete combustion, you will need to know and understand: ‘Combustion equations for complete and K1 v v incomplete combustion. K2 | Air requirements for complete combustion. v v 3 | Causes of incomplete combustion v v In relation to carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and indicators, you will need to know and understand: K4 | CO poisoning and detection. vo v In relation to combustion performance analysis, you will need to know and understand: i | Actions to take when undertaking combustion v performance analysis, Supply pressures, operation and po: 1g of emergency isolation, flow control and valves for bulk vessels and cylinders Performance Criteria CHH vec VESP 1 | entity (PG instalation safety devices and y viv controls Check safety devices and controls for correct P2_| operation and carry out any corrective action v v v where necessary Explain the operation of [PG installation P3 | devices and controls, v w|i ‘Checking standing and working pressure of Pa LPG regulators v ¥ v ps | Wentify correctly positioned emergency y y bv isolation controls and valves. Demonstrate dealing with incorrectly P6 | positioned emergency isolation controls and v v v valves. 7 | Identify the correct labels to attached y viv emergency isolation controls and valves,'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Knowledge and Understan« > | cHH vPc VESP Ka LPG vessels controls and valves . 2 LPG cylinder controls and valves. K3 Types of LPG regulators. Ka ‘Typical LPG regulator operating pressures. KS Positioning of emergency control valves. Ke K7 Positioning of automatic changeover valves. Positioning of LPG regulators. Ka Identifying causes of overpressure situations Sisisisials SASS IS 1616 SiS | cHH vec VESP In relation to providing ventilation for domestic gas burning appliances, you will need to be able to: Pa P2 Measure the free area ofa range of different types of ventilation air vents and grilles. Identify correct and incorrect ventilation provision. 10'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Knowledge and Understan« 1B > | cHH vec VESP In relation to providing ventilation for domestic gas burning appliances, you will need to know and understand: Ki Factors affecting ventilation. K2 Design and types of ventilation provision. K3 ka Calculating ventilation requirements. Ventilation labels and notices. ES Porat Kile 0.035 m3 IV. Performance Criteria cHH vec ESP In relation to testing and purging LPG installations, you will need to be able to demonstrate: Pa Test domestic LPG gas installations for tightness using air. P2 P3 Test domestic LPG gas installations for tightness using gas. Purge domestic LPG installations. Pa Trace and repair a gas escape. PS: Test existing LPG installations for tightness with a medium pressure gas supply without a meter inlet valve. 4S \sinisn Kids PG Test existing LPG installations for tightness with a medium pressure gas supply with a meter inlet valve. Knowledge and Understanding cHH vec VeSP In relation to testing and purging domestic LPG installations, you will need to know and understand: ka ‘Types of pressure gauge and perceptible movement kK Application of permissible pressure drops K3 Dealing with let by ka Actions to take when a smell of gas persists after a satisfactory test or after the ECV has been turned off SAKES «dich s KS Determine installation and purge volumes K6 K7 Testing pipework of a total IV > 0.035 m* Testing before working on an installation A416 <<[6 13Ieemia) 3/1 Supplement 4 Checking and/or setting regulators Performance Criteria D CHH L M pc \VESP In relation to checking and/or setting domestic regulators on LPG installations, you will need to be able to demonstrate: Pa Measure and record the installation standing v Vv v v Vv v pressure p2_ | Measure and record the installation working yilvlvylivly pressure Determine if the installation working pressure P3 is correct or incorrect v v v v ¥ hi i if pq | State the actions to take if the working vivigv viv Knowledge and Understanding D CHH L M pc VESP In relation to checking and/or setting domestic regulators on LPG installations, you will need to know and understand: The effects of low and high flow rates on a 2 | regulator viv iyv viviv ig | The effects of pressure absorption across vyilvigv viv primary meter installation K3 | The operation of a gas regulator vivijvoiviviv Identifying 2 medium pressure meter/regulator ka installation v v v v v KS | How a UPSO works v v v v v K6 | How a OPSO works v v v v v v K7 | Limited Relief Operation viviyv vij[viv Unsafe situations, emergency notices and warning labels Performance Criteria D CHH L M Pc ESP In relation to unsafe situations, emergency notices and warning labels, you will need to be able te Identify and classify different categories of 1 | unsafe situations. Y iv ivi viv the II h pa | Demonstrate the procedure to follow for eac! vyilvig viviyv classification of unsafe situation. pa | Complete, explain and issue appropriate vivig yilvigv warning/advisory notices. 14'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Knowledge and Understanding D (CHH L M Pc VESP In relation to unsafe situations, emergency notices and warning labels, you will need to know and understand: Gas Industry Unsafe Situation Procedure 1 | Giusn). viviviovivwigv K2_| Situations reportable under RIDDOR. v v v v v v 1G | Correct use of notices and labels. vivivyiviviv Checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates Performance Criteria D CHH L M vec VESP In relation to checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates, you will need to be able to: P1 | Measure appliance operating pressure. viviviv P2_| Measure appliance gas rate. v v v Knowledge and Understanding D CHH L M Pc ESP In relation to checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates, you will need to know and understand: 1 | Requirements for range rated appliances. viviviov K2_| Causes and effects of pressure loss. viviviviy 3 | Use of electronic pressure gauge. viviviviy Operation and checking of appliance gas safety devices and controls Performance Criteria D CHH L M pc VESP In relation to gas safety devices and controls you will need to be able to: 1 _| Identify gas safety devices and controls. viviviov Check gas safety devices and controls for P2 | correct operation and carry out any corrective Vv v v Vv action where necessary. Explain the operation of gas safety devices an 3 | Explain the operation of gas safety devices and |], |), controls, 15'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Knowledge and Understan« 1B CHH vPc VESP Ka In relation to gas safety devices and controls you will need to know and understand: The principles of operation of gas safety devices and controls. k2 The sequence of operation of gas safety devices and controls. K3 Information required for spare part identification. Knowledge and Understan Chimney Sta ndards cHH vec VESP ka k2 Existing solid fuel chimney. Pre-cast flue. K3 Individual natural draft open flue. ka Fanned draft open flue. KS Shared open flue. K6 Room sealed natural draft. K7 Room sealed fanned draft. aK aK SAIN ks Balanced compartments for open flue appliances. ko k10) Shared room sealed flue. Flue systems for condensing appliances. kaa Vertex flue systems als] 6 [aisialalala s AISA] S [ASIN ISIS SS Chimney installation, ins} Performance Criteria pection and testing CHH vec VesP In relation to chimney testing you will need to be able to: PL Visually inspect chimney systems to confirm correct and incorrect installation. P2 Performa flue flow test on an open flue system. P3 Perform a spillage test on an appliance connected to an open flue system. Pa Perform a spillage test on @ room sealed fan assisted positive pressure appliance. PS Inspect a concealed fanned flue installation. als} steals alesis] o]s 16'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Knowledge and Understanding HH vec ESP In relation to chimney installation inspection and testing you will need to know and understand: Ka Causes of leakage of combustion products from room sealed positive combustion chamber pressure appliances. K2 Installation and testing appliances when Mls. are not available, K3 Actions to take when inspection hatches are not available for fiues in voids. Re-establish existing gas suppl Performance Criteria ly and re-light appliances CHH vec VESP In relation to re-establishing an existing domestic gas supply and re-lighting the appliances, you will need to be able to: Pa Check the installation is gas tight. P2 Purge the installation and appliances of air. PB. Establish a stable flame on each appliance. Pa Visually inspect each appliance and identify any unsafe situations PS. Confirm satisfactory operation of user controls. 4) < [sala al < [sila S| < [sisi << [sisi 4) < [sisi Knowledge and Understanding cHH VeSP In relation to re-establishing an existing domestic gas supply and re-lighting the appliances, you will need to know and understand: ka Actions to take when an un-commissioned appliance is identified. k2 Actions to take if pipework and appliance(s) are not tested (commissioned) when the gas supply is re-established. 17'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Commercial Ventilation, Chimney and Safety Devices pa Performance Criteria In relation to Commercial Ventilation, Chimney and Safety Devices, you will be able to demonstrate: When/how to carry out atmosphere test in non-domestic establishments CHH Mm | vec VESP P2 Ventilation requirements for make-up and extract air for catering and other non- domestic appliances Pa Installation of pipework and fittings in catering and other non-domestic establishments Knowledge and Understanding CHH M | vpc VESP In relation to Commercial Ventilation, Chimney and Safety Devices, you will need to know and understand: KL Chimney requirements, types and methods for non-domestic applications including fan diluted, natural draft, room sealed and balanced compartments k2 Mechanical ventilation requirements for non- domestic appliances k3 Chimney requirements, types and methods for non-domestic applications including heating, catering and laundry appliances Ka Natural ventilation requirements for non- domestic appliances Chimney and flue construction for non- domestic appliances Ke Chimney and flue system termination for non-domestic appliances 18'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Installation of LPG vessels Performance Criteria pb | cHH m | vec | vesp In relation to the installation of LPG Vessels, you will be able to demonstrate: P1 | Installation of Pipework and Fittings v v pa | Multi-distribution Supplies Pipework Design v v and Installation Requirements p3_| Commissioning and Decommissioning Vessels v v and Pipework 4 | 628 Meters Installation, exchange, Vv v relocation and removal Knowledge and Understanding D | cHH m | vec | vesP In relation to the installation of LPG Vessels, you will need to know and understand: K1 | Vessel design and controls v v Vessel safety requirements, above and Below k2 Ground y v Vessel sizing/location requirements, abave *S | and Below Ground Y v a, | Cinder safety and sizing and siting/location v v requirements Unsafe Situations, Emergency Notices and 5 | Warning Labe's v v 19'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 APPENDIX 2 - SPECIFIC TRAINING FOR APPLIANCE TYPES. The performance criteria (PC), knowledge and understanding (K&U) requirements for off-the job training are structured to be consistent with the appliance type competencies found in the MoGS. The minimum guided learning hours assigned to each subject are detailed below: Appliance Competencies Minimum Guided (At least one appliance must be selected) Learning Hours Central Heating Boilers (Wet) 8 Optional Elements for Central Heating Boilers, Systems and an Controls Water Heaters 4 Fires and Wall Heaters 4 Cookers 4 LPG Appliances Sector Specific Minimum Guided Learning Hours Closed Flue Fire e.g, Widney leisure range 4 Cabinet Heater 4 Caravan Space Heater 4 Caravan Water Heater 4 Ducted warm air 4 Refrigerators 4 wre €.g. greenhouse heaters, BBQ, Gas lights, Flambeau and 4 patio heaters Appliances Performance Criteria In relation to gas appliances, for each appliance you will need to be able to: P1 Install the appliance to a prepared point. P2 Commission the appliance to Mls. P3__ Service the appliance to MIs. P4 Identify gas related safety defects. P5 Undertake combustion performance analysis (where applicable). For appliance categories that can incorporate an air/gas ratio valve you will need to be able to: PG Check the air/gas ratio valve is set correctly at high and low limits in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and adjust if necessary. 20IGEMIIG!L Supplemene 4 Knowledge and Understanding In relation to domestic gas appliances, for each appliance you will need to know and understand: K1 How to identify and diagnose gas safety faults, K2__ Suitable and unsuitable room/space locations. K3__ Clearances- proximity of combustible materials ~ fire proofing of compartments. K4 Operation of gas safety control devices KS Condensate removal and disposal (where applicable) K6 When to carry out combustion performance analysis For appliance categories that can incorporate an air/gas ratio valve you will need to know and understand: K7__ The principle of adjustment of air/gas ratio valves. Optional for Central Heating Boilers, Systems and Controls Performance Criteria In relation to central heating controls, you will need to be able to: P1 Measure and interpret resistance readings to ensure that it is safe to establish/re-establish the electrical supply: P2 Measure and interpret voltage readings to ensure safe electrical operation. P3_ Wire the electrical components of a: + Yplan control system. + Splan control system. P4 Wire a programmable room thermostat to a combi boiler Knowledge and Understanding Inrelation to central heating system design, you will need to know and understand: K1 The component parts of an open vented system. K2 The component parts of a sealed system. K3__ system plans including $ Plan and Y Plan. K4 Energy efficiency requirements. In relation to central heating controls, you will need to know and understand: KS Basic electrical principles: + Voltage. + Current. + Resistance, + Ohm's law. 21'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 K6 The basic operating principles and wiring connections of: + Motorised valves. + Room thermostats. + Time controls. + Time and temperature controls. + Pump over-run requirements. K7 Energy efficiency requirements. APPENDIX 3: FURTHER GUIDANCE Guidance for the new entrant, the training organisation and the recogniser of training is to be provided and as a minimum shall include: * Education requirements for new entrants Applicants will normally have gained a minimum of 2 GCSEs (grade C) or equivalent, preferably English, mathematics or relevant/appropriate experience or an entry assessment * Information for the new entrant about the opportunities in the industry following successful completion of the training * Responsibilities of the training organisation + Responsibilities of the new entrant + Transfer of training to other recognised training organisations In the event of the training organisation being unable to provide the remaining training or new entrant advocates to use another training organisation part way through the course, for example has relocated to another part of the UK the transfer of training is allowed. The successful completion of training under Part 1 may be taken and used as evidence to enother training organisation to allow training to continue. APPENDIX 4: REFERENCES, GLOSSARY, ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS REFERENCES \s6 Safety in the Installation and Use of Gas Systems and Appliances - Approved Code of Practice IGEM/IG/1 Standards of training in gas work. GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS. ACS Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives co carbon monoxide coz carbon dioxide IGEM —_ Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas MoGS Matters of Gas Safety criteria RIDDOR Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations SCF Standards Consultation Forum smB Strategic Management Board UKLPG —_UK LPG Trade Association. 22'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 DEFINITIONS class of persons competence industry recognised learner mentor mentoring new entrant LPG sector “Off the job’ training (On the job’ training portfolio all gas engineering businesses, including self-employed gas engineers, are (subject to the limited exceptions in regulation 3(4)) required to be in membership of a class of persons approved by HSE, whether they carry ‘out such work as their main or part activity. Gas engineers who are employed by a member of an aporoved class of persons but who do separate work on their own behalf need to be in membership of such class of persons, e.g. Gas Safe registered, in their own right. This definition is an extract from GS{I&U)R. is a combination of practical skill, training, knowledge and experience to carry out the job in hand safely, and ensuring the installation is left in a safe condition for use. the Standards Setting Body is required to recognise all training for developers/providers wishing to provide training for new entrants working under the GS(I&U)R and for training providers wishing to become recognised to offer training for those working outside the scope of GS(IKU)R. a person learning a subject or skill a person with the appropriate knowledge and experience to support a new entrant to the gas industry during their training. a person(s) with the appropriate knowledge and experience supporting the new entrant in their training. a person wishing to achieve a recognised industry qualification to become eligible to sit accredited assessments required by Gas Safe Register, see IGEM/IG/1. those premises containing gas installations which are downstream of the Natural Gas Network or LPG installation emergency control valve other than non-domestic premises. training that is undertaken in a classroom or workshop (which may be indoor or outdoor). training that is undertaken in a workplace such as an industrial or commercial premise (it may be simulated in a workshop under certain limited conditions}. acollection of records which will be written, copies of documents, reports or test papers and photographs that is evidence of the work experience and/or work that the new entrant has undertaken. 23'GEW/IG/1 Supplement 4 Standards Consultation Forum ensures that employers and stakeholders allied to the gas industry are Strategic Management Board supervised workplace appropriately consulted as an integral part of the process of competence standard setting arising from proposals to amend or introduce new assessment mechanisms and associated aspects for businesses seeking registration on the Gas Safe Register. For membership details contact Energy and Utility Skills Ltd, ensures that the mechanisms and processes established for the production, maintenance and implementation of competence criteria and associated assessment specifications, operate in an effective and efficient manner to align fully with the Legislative requirements of the Gas Safety Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and subsequent registration requirements for consumer safety. For details, contact Energy and Utility Skills Ltd. in the context of this document means ‘the work experienced by the new entrant is either being carried out by the competent person/Gas Safe registered engineer and watched by the new entrant but being explained and coached or when appropriate being undertaken by the new entrant whilst overseen and checked by the supervisor. The supervisor being responsible and in control of the work at all times’ an industrial or commercial premise or a simulated premise within a training establishment. 24IGEN/IG/1 Supplement + BLANK PAGE 25