Sector: Gas, Management
Qualification Title: QCF – Level 4 Certificate in Gas Safety Management in Non Domestic and Catering Premises
Qualification Certificate Expiry: None
Background:
The target groups for the Qualification are those learners who are;
- Updating and continuing their professional development (CPD)
- Developing knowledge and understanding relevant to a particular specialisation within an occupation or set of occupations
- Developing their knowledge and understanding in order to gain recognition at a higher level or any different role
COURSE / ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
- Know the requirements of the legislation and normative standards and codes of practice that are relevant to gas safety
- Be able to apply the relevant legislation, normative standards and codes of practice (CoP) to gas safety situations
- Know how to apply the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) within the gas industry
- Know how to apply the Gas Industry Unsafe Situation Procedure (GIUSP)
- Know the legal requirements for businesses and individuals carrying out gas work
- Know the process of combustion, factors affecting combustion and combustion analysis, Understand the effects CO has on humans
- Know how CO detectors are used to reduce the risk of CO poisoning and the requirements for gas engineers responding to CO alarm activation or reports of fumes
- Know how the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (GSIUR) impacts on gas safety facilities management responsibilities
- Know how to appoint and manage gas fitting operatives and contractors
- Know how to monitor the operational performance of gas fitting operatives and contractors
- Know how to deal with reports of gas escapes, fumes or carbon monoxide/dioxide alarm activation
- Understand the construction and operation of chimney systems serving Type B appliances
- Understand the construction and operation of chimney systems serving Type C appliances
- Understand the construction and operation of fan dilution systems
- Know the ventilation requirements for non domestic gas appliances
- Know the types of non domestic gas appliances used for heating water, their design, installation, commissioning & maintenance requirements
- Know the installation requirements and operation of forced convection air heaters
- Understand the installation requirements and operation of overhead radiant heaters
- Understand the installation requirements for non domestic plant and ancillary equipment
- Understand the requirements for non-domestic gas fired laundry appliances and equipment
- Understand the installation requirements for pipework in non-domestic premises
- Know the requirements for ventilation and canopy extraction systems used in catering installations
- Understand the relationship between the operation of the canopy extract system and the health and safety of kitchen personnel
- Understand the requirements of installation pipework in kitchens
- Understand the requirements of appliance installation, commissioning and maintenance
Pre-requisites: None
Assessment method: Short response questions
Related qualifications:
QCF – Level 2 Award in Gas Safety Awareness in Social Housing
QCF – Level 4 Certificate in Gas Safety Management in Social Housing
QCF – Level 2 Award in Gas Safety Awareness in Residential Premises
QCF – Level 4 Certificate in Gas Safety Management in Residential Premises
QCF – Level 4 Certificate In Gas Safety Management in Catering Premises
Related links and support material:
HSE Website
Gas Safe Register
Duration: Attend SGAS for 6 days, normally 1 day per month, plus 10 hours per month home study