A Gas Engineering Operative is in charge of installing and maintaining gas appliances in a domestic or non-domestic setting, advising customers on how appliances work and how to use energy more efficiently.
Gateway Requirements
- The stage of the apprenticeship where the apprentice, employer and training provider determine whether the apprentice is ready to undertake end-point assessment
- Apprentices must have compiled and submitted a work log book of evidence to underpin the technical interview
- Apprentices must have achieved English and Mathematics at Level 2 or higher
- Proof of Gas Safe® registration certification for a minimum of four appliances
The Assessment
- Portfolio assessment: The portfolio must incorporate and the elements must be undertaken in this order:
- Gas Safe® registration for a minimum of four appliances (before gateway)
- Competency test (practical assessment)
- Work log review (work log typically developed during the apprenticeship)
- Interview based on the Work Log (1 hour, a set of 10 open questions will be asked. Additional follow up questions are allowed, to seek clarification)
- Knowledge assessment (40 questions, 1 hour). Important Note: Only ONE re-sit allowed.
Overall Grading
- Fail, Pass, Distinction
Gas Engineering Operative End-point Assessment Information
| Sector | Cross Industry |
| Standard Version | ST0162 v1.2 n/a |
| Assessment Plan Version | ST0162/V1.2 ST0162/V1.2 came into effect for apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 15 August 2023. The change that has been introduced is that the Structured Professional Review will be assessed by one independent assessor. Apprentices who started their apprenticeship before this date will be assessed in the Structured Professional Review by two independent assessors. |
| Funding | £21 000 |
| Duration | Typically 36 months before gateway plus 6 months EPA period |
| Price | (pulled from central repository) |
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Resources
How do we become an Approved Centre?
Find out how to become an Approved Centre and have your end-point assessment (EPA) delivered by Energy & Utilities Independent Assessment Service (EUIAS).