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Overview
This course will allow you to seek employment as a smart meter installer (Gas).
This course is 15 weeks in duration. consisting of a mixture of college delivered curriculum and a 7 week placement to allow the completion of a practical portfolio.
Successful completion of the course, the portfolio as well as the completion of the agreed workplace program will allow you to undertake the CMA3, MET1 Gas certification.
Minimum entry requirements
National 4 /Standard grade English /Maths.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You must:
- Have a drivers license any endorsements will be reviewed on an individual basis.
- Be capable of obtaining PVG clearance.
- Successfully complete communications/numeracy assessment.
- Successfully undertake colour blindness assessment.
- Demonstrate good communication skills.
What you study
- Gas pipework and fitting.
- Gas legislation.
- Characteristics of combustion and Natural Gas.
- Gas pressures and rates.
- Emergency procedures.
- Health & Safety.
- Carbon Monoxide monitor and testing processes.
- Gas appliances.
After the course
Upon successful completion of the course, you'll be eligible to join the Gas Safety Register.
Continuing study
You'll be qualified to seek employment as a certified smart meter installer (Gas) on successful completion of this course.
How the course is taught
6 weeks full time attendance.
35 hrs per week at our City campus followed by 7 weeks work placement with an approved employer and a 2 weeks assessment at the City campus
Dress code
All PPE will be supplied by College.