Gas Safety Awareness in Social Housing / Residential Properties

This regulated qualification is for learners working within the Social Housing sector, such as landlords, carers and maintenance staff, that have a need to be aware of gas safety matters affecting their residents and that wish to update and continue their professional development (CPD), develop their knowledge and understanding in order to gain recognition at a higher level, and prepare for further learning or training.

Course Objective

• Know the types of gas used in domestic dwellings and the requirements for correct combustion
• Understand the effects that Carbon Monoxide can have on the human body
• Know how Carbon Monoxide detectors should be used to reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
• Know how to identify the signs of an appliance which has combustion/flue/ventilation problems
• Understand the requirements for landlords under the Gas Safety Regulations
• Understand the requirements placed upon gas installers to work legally in domestic properties
• Understand the actions necessary in the event of an escape of gas or report of fumes

Pre-requisites

None.

Assessment Method

Multiple choice written questions (invigilated).