Gas Utilisation (6014)

Last Updated: 21 Sep 2022
These Diplomas have been designed for the Gas installation industry. Completion of any pathways in 6014-03, 6014-05 and 6014-13 will enable learners to apply for Gas Safe Registration and work in the UK, Isle of Man and Guernsey. This flexible qualification offers two options:

• Matters of Gas Safety aligned (6014-03, 6014-05 & 6014-13) - for those undertaking an apprenticeship or employed in the industry, offering installation and/or maintenance on a range of appliances.
• Non Matters of Gas Safety Aligned (6014-04) - a knowledge-based qualification for those who may not currently be working in the industry. The units in this qualification count towards achieving any pathway in 6014-03, 6014-05 or 6014-13.

6014-03, 6014-05 & 6014-13 qualifications form part of an apprenticeship in Gas Utilisation.

6014-13 is an APL route which provides credit for specified plumbing qualifications.

Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation: Core Skills and Knowledge UCAS tariff

Grade

New Tariff points

P

32

Options are suitable for those just starting out in their careers or experienced domestic gas engineers. Simply choose the pathway that suits the job role or job you want to progress to.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
You can choose the pathway that demonstrates the specialist knowledge and skills you have developed. These could include:
  • Gas emergencies
  • Gas installation and/or maintenance for cookers, tumble dryers, leisure, domestic space heating, wet central heating and domestic warm air
  • Safe working practices
  • Planning work activities
  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Gas Safety
You will learn on the job in the work environment, or in the classroom with realistic situations and appliances.

You will be assessed in a number of ways – including knowledge questions, Gas Safety RWE practical, a portfolio of evidence and observation.
 
Is this level right for me?
Level 3 - You are an apprentice, new to the industry, or experienced and looking to up skill and require a licence to practise to join the Gas Safe Register in order to work as a gas engineer in the UK, Isle of Man and Guernsey.

 You may also be looking to complete the knowledge element of your apprenticeship in gas utilisation before gaining employment.

If you are in Scotland you might wish to undertake 5991 which is a limited pathway SCQF version of 6014.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of domestic gas engineering roles including:
  • Gas Emergency First Call Operative
  • Gas Installation Engineer
  • Heating Engineer
  • Gas Maintenance Engineer
  • Gas Service Technician
.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors and suitable facilities – The requirements for these can be found in the qualification handbook.

You will have been given automatic approval for the Level 3 diploma if you offer:

• NVQ in Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance and Emergency Services Operations (6012)
• Certificates in Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance and Emergency Services Operations (6132)
• NVQ in Domestic Natural Gas (6034).

Those learners taking the 6014-03, 6014-05 or 6014-13 pathway of the Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Natural Gas will be working in the Gas Utilisation industry.

There are no specific eligibility requirements for the 6014-04 pathway of Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Natural Gas.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 3

One or more pathways within this qualification has been approved by the DfE to appear in the 2016 Performance Tables.

Level 3 is ideal if you are an experienced gas engineer and require a licence to practise to join the Gas Safe Register in order to work as a gas engineer in the UK, Isle of Man and Guernsey. You may also be looking to complete the knowledge element of your apprenticeship.

There are several suites of qualifications:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation (Matters of Gas Safety Aligned) (6014-03). Enables a choice of gas appliances
  • Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation (Non Matters of Gas Safety Aligned) (6014-04). For those seeking a career in the industry
  • Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation (Matters of Gas Safety Aligned) (6014-05). For those who want to include energy efficiency units
  • Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation (Matters of Gas Safety Aligned) (6014-13). For those who have existing plumbing qualifications

Each comprises the following mandatory units:

  • Understanding health and safety in gas utilisation
  • Understanding scientific principles in gas utilisation
  • Understanding combustion and properties of gas
  • Understanding building services and structures
  • Understanding gas safety.

For more information, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of domestic gas engineering roles including:

  • Gas Emergency First Call Operative
  • Gas Installation Engineer
  • Heating Engineer
  • Gas Maintenance Engineer
  • Gas Distribution Worker
  • Gas Service Technician.
Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation (6014-03)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma for Gas Emergency First Call Operative EUSGU 020

  • Accreditation No: 600/0897/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 260 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 1316 - 1316 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 2600 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £218.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation and Maintenance: Water Heating and Wet Central Heating

  • Accreditation No: 600/0918/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 222 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 1526 - 1526 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 2220 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £417.90 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

Additional Documents

Assessments

Assessment Aids

Bay Labels and Notices

Reference Documents

Visual Aids

Assignments

Gas Safety Assessments

6014 Gas ISAs

6014 Overlays

6014 Question papers

6014 Rationales

Logbooks

PAW Appliances

Centre Documents

Purpose and Recognition

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Purpose

Recognition

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