Gas network craftsperson
Level 3 · AdvancedEngineering and manufacturing 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A Gas Network Craftsperson apprenticeship trains you to install, maintain, and repair the gas distribution network - including mains pipes, service connections, and pressure reduction equipment - ensuring safe and reliable gas supplies to homes and businesses. You will work for a gas distribution network operator, excavating and working on live gas pipes. This standard leads to senior craftsperson, team leader, or specialist gas network roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Gas distribution network infrastructure and its operation
Excavation techniques and reinstatement of road surfaces
Live gas working procedures and emergency response
Pipe materials, jointing methods, and pressure testing
Gas leakage detection and investigation techniques
Health, safety, and safe systems of work in the street
Reading gas network drawings and using mapping systems
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Excavate and expose gas mains and service pipes safely
Install, repair, and replace gas distribution pipework
Carry out jointing and pressure testing of new connections
Investigate and repair gas escapes and leaks
Operate gas leakage detection equipment
Reinstate excavations and road surfaces after work
Respond to gas emergency call-outs on the network
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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