Knowledge

K1: C:Current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations applicable to work in the gas industry Back to Duty

K2: C:Safe gas and electrical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair procedures of gas installations and appliances needed to establish the safe operation of the equipment and installation in accordance with industry standards Back to Duty

K3: C:Gas and electrical theories and procedures involved in the practical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair of gas installations, appliances and associated equipment Back to Duty

K4: C: Relevant electrical/mechanical principles and how they are applied in work processes and procedures Back to Duty

K5: C:Up to date energy efficiency advice and guidance to be given to the customer Back to Duty

K6: C: Product knowledge to be able to discuss and advise the customer Back to Duty

K7: C: Current regulatory compliance, current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and the current Electricity at Work Regulations Back to Duty

K8: C:Company rules, policies and procedures as defined by the employer Back to Duty

K9: T:Electrical awareness and be able to carry out safe isolation and essential electrical safety checks Back to Duty

K10: T:Combustion, combustion analysis, gas properties, carbon monoxide (CO), and types of burners Back to Duty

K11: T:Flues and ventilation principles Back to Duty

K12: T:The necessary safety checks following gas work on an appliance (regulation 26/9) Back to Duty

K13: T:The range and suitability of appliances Back to Duty

K14: T:The statutory and normative documentation including building regulations, water regulations and electrical regulations Back to Duty

K15: T:Emergency procedures, including gas escapes, report of fumes and for unsafe situations Back to Duty

K16: T:A knowledge and understanding of four appliances Back to Duty

K17: T:System design, location, controls, flue types for appliances and smart controls Back to Duty

K18: T:An awareness of green technologies Back to Duty

K19: T:The properties of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Back to Duty

K20: T:An awareness of fuel storage – tanks and bottles (Liquid Petroleum Gas - LPG) Back to Duty

Skills

S1: C:Undertake and document rigorous risk assessments to ensure the safety of all affected by the work activities Back to Duty

S2: C:Take personal responsibility for maintaining safety standards and achieving job objectives Back to Duty

S3: C:Use and maintain tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) in a safe and appropriate manner Back to Duty

S4: C:Safe gas and electrical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair of gas installations and appliances needed to establish the safe operation of the equipment and installation accordance with industry standards Back to Duty

S5: C:Work with focus and clear purpose in all conditions and locations, covering business requirements, including lone working and safely adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environments Back to Duty

S6: C:Work on customer premises/property showing appropriate care and respect whilst focusing on safety Back to Duty

S7: C:Use a variety of appropriate and effective communication methods to interact with customers and others to give/receive information accurately, in a timely and positive manner in order to deliver the best possible service Back to Duty

S8: C:Identify where situations or conditions are to unsafe standards and take appropriate actions within your range of competency Back to Duty

S9: C:Achieve individual and team tasks which align to overall work objectives, be self-motivated and disciplined in the approach to work activities Back to Duty

S10: C:Work effectively and efficiently with people from different trades/disciplines, backgrounds and expertise to accomplish an activity in a safe manner, on time, to meet customer expectations Back to Duty

S11: C:Identify, organise and use resources effectively and sustainably to complete the task with consideration to cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact Back to Duty

S12: C:Be able to read and follow technical documentation associated with equipment and installation requirements Back to Duty

S13: T:Carry out safe isolation essential electrical safety checks Back to Duty

S14: T:Carry out flue testing Back to Duty

S15: T:Undertake the necessary safety checks following gas work on an appliance (regulation 26/9) Back to Duty

S16: T:Work in compliance with statutory and normative documentation including building regulations, water regulations and electrical regulations Back to Duty

S17: T:Access and comply with technical guidance, bulletins and safety alerts e.g. Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedures (GIUSP) Back to Duty

S18: T:Demonstrate tightness testing, purging and relight procedures on gas installations Back to Duty

S19: T:Demonstrate pipework installations/pipework skills, pressure and flow/pipework sizing, meter installations Back to Duty

S20: T:Demonstrate ambient air testing/carbon monoxide/dioxide atmosphere testing Back to Duty

S21: T:Identify gas safety controls and prove their safe operation Back to Duty

S22: T:Complete records and maintain records accordingly Back to Duty

S23: T:Identify faults and take the appropriate action Back to Duty

S24: T:Undertake the installation and/or repair and maintenance of four appliances Back to Duty

S25: T:Reinstate following completion of works cleaning up and making good Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: C:Ensure personal wellbeing and the safety of customers and others is a priority Back to Duty

B2: C:Be risk aware showing the desire to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking information and the strict compliance with appropriate regulations and normative documents Back to Duty

B3: C:Demonstrate an awareness of how the work impacts on others in the work environment Back to Duty

B4: C:Confidently deliver a polite, courteous, professional service to all customers and members of the public whilst safeguarding customer welfare and recognising vulnerability, equality and diversity Back to Duty

B5: C:Undertake Continuous Professional Development to enhance knowledge and skills to maintain competence Back to Duty

B6: C:Recognise personal and professional limitations and seek appropriate advice when necessary Back to Duty

B7: C:Display self-discipline and self-motivated approach Back to Duty

B8: C:Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner Back to Duty