Level 2 Award in Gas Safety Awareness in Residential Premises
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This qualification is aimed at non technical personnel who visit property's containing gas appliances as part of their job role including landlords and their agents, care workers and home helpers etc. The qualification will demonstrate that learners have an awareness and basic understanding of matters of gas safety in the home. Learners may be:
- Updating industry knowledge and understanding and continuing professional development (CPD)
- Updating knowledge and understanding relating to legal, technical, process or best practice changes and requirements.
- Developing knowledge and understanding in order to gain recognition or for a change in job or different role,
- Developing knowledge and understanding relevant to a particular specialisation within an occupation or set of occupations
General Information
Qualification Content
- Gas Safety Awareness in Residential Premises
- Know the types of gas used in residential premises and the requirements for correct combustion
- Understand the effects that Carbon Monoxide can have on the human body,
- Know how Carbon Monoxide detectors should be used to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning,
- Know how to identify the signs of an appliance which has combustion/flue/ventilation problems,
- Understand the requirements for landlords and their agents under the Gas Safety Regulations,
- Understand the requirements placed upon gas installers to work legally in domestic properties,
- Understand the actions necessary in the event of an escape of gas or report of fumes
Prerequisites and Assessment Methods
None
Multiple choice written questions (Invigilated)
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Additional Learner and Centre Information
What careers can this qualification lead to?
This qualification is not a technical gas qualification but supports a wide range of non-technical roles where gas safety awareness is essential, including:
- Landlord or letting agent roles with responsibility for tenant safety
- Property and facilities management positions
- Support roles within housing and residential property services
It enhances your awareness of legal obligations and safe practices, helping you to carry out your role more confidently and responsibly.
What progression opportunities are available when I complete this qualification?
Learners may take this course as a way to advance in their to advance in their current role, or explore new career pathways.
What is involved in delivering this qualification?
To deliver the Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, a training centre must be approved by LCL Awards and demonstrate it can meet the awarding body’s delivery and assessment standards.
Centres must have qualified teachers and assessors with relevant industry experience and appropriate teaching or assessing credentials.
Assessment involves an on-screen multiple-choice exam, which is set and marked by LCL Awards. Centres must therefore provide secure IT facilities for online exams.