A Gas Network Operative is in charge of constructing, maintaining and repairing gas network infrastructure, to provide a reliable supply/service to domestic, commercial and industrial users. Infrastructure for gas transportation includes mains and services operating at below 7bar pressure.
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 portfolio of evidence to underpin the Interview
- Apprentices must have achieved English and Mathematics at Level 1; the requirement to have taken the tests for Level 2 was removed in August 2022
- Apprentices must have achieved Network Construction operations (Gas) Level 1 certificate, as a minimum
The Assessment
- Practical Assessment with questioning - The apprentice undertakes work related to their role in their normal place of work or in a simulated environment (12 hours: 11 hours for completing the practical assessment and 1 hour for questioning.)
- Interview based on a Portfolio of Evidence (1 hour and can be increased by up to 10%, to allow the apprentice to complete their last answer.) A minimum of 11 open questions will be asked. Additional follow up questions are allowed, to seek clarification.
- Multiple-choice test (75 minutes, 40 questions)
Overall Grading
- Fail, Pass, Distinction
Gas Network Operative Information
| Sector | Gas |
| Standard Version | ST0204 – v1.2 |
| Assessment Plan Version | ST0204/AP04 |
| Funding | 13000 |
| Duration | Typically 24 months before gateway plus 3 months EPA period |
| Price | (pulled from central repository) |
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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).