Overview

Mandatory (All 8 units must be completed)
Assist in:
Unit 1: Locating and avoiding supply apparatus and substructures
Unit 3: Preparing for reinstatement of excavation and pavement surfaces
Working under supervision:
Unit 2: Excavate holes and trenches in ground and pavement structures
Unit 4: Contribute to an efficient and effective work environment
Unit 5: Contribute to health, safety and environment in the workplace
Unit 6: Operate powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable
requirements during gas network operations
Unit 7: Join materials by manually controlled thermal processes
Unit 8: Assemble components to meet specification
OPTIONAL (1 unit must be completed)
Assist in:
Unit 9: Preparing resources and segregating the area for Highways works
Unit 10: Preparing resources and segregating the area for Site works

Duration

80 hours (10 day)

Maximum Number

12

Suitable For

Anyone without existing certification, who works on gas distribution networks and wants to advance their skills and knowledge

Pre-Requisites

None

Aims

To equip a candidate with the skills and knowledge to allow them to work safely on gas distribution networks, assisting other personnel who hold the GNO level 2 and 3 qualification.

Teaching Methods

Classroom (PowerPoint, Handouts, Videos, Written Question Paper) Practical (Demonstrations, Hands On, Assessment of Competence)

Accreditation Options

Outcomes

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 1