BPEC Gas Foundation

Entry Requirements

Employment or experience in the gas/plumbing industry as an operative with the ability to gather on-site experience of gas installation and maintenance

Trainees who lack gas training and experience will need to hold a recognised qualification in the mechanical services engineering sector (e.g. plumbing), or they will have gained a minimum of 2 GCSEs (Grade C) or equivalent, preferably English, Mathematics or relevant/appropriate experience or an entry assessment.

Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:

• A valid UK passport
• A full or provisional UK driving licence

Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course. This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity. Thank you for your cooperation.

Course Content

Core Knowledge Areas

• Gas Safety Legislation
  Understanding legal responsibilities and compliance requirements.

• Characteristics of Combustion
  Safe combustion principles and identifying combustion faults.

• Ventilation Requirements
  Ensuring adequate ventilation for gas appliances.

• Gas Pipework and Fittings
  Installation, bending, joining, and testing of pipework.

• Tightness Testing and Purging
  Procedures to ensure gas systems are leak-free and safe.

• Emergency Controls and Procedures
  Positioning and operation of emergency isolation controls.

• Meter Regulators
  Checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates.

• Flue Systems
  Installation and testing of open, balanced, and fan-assisted flues.

• Gas Safety Devices and Controls
  Operation and checking of safety devices on appliances.

• Unsafe Situations and Notices
  Identification and appropriate response to unsafe conditions.

• Re-establishing Gas Supplies
  Safe procedures for restoring gas and relighting appliances.