Managed Learning Programme
The Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme will provide you with the foundation knowledge to start your career journey in the Gas Industry and become Gas Safe Registered
Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme
Start Your Career in the Gas Industry with Our Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme
If your ready to break into the gas industry, our Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme gives you the essential knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to get started.
Over the course, you’ll learn the core domestic gas requirements through a mix of engaging theory sessions and practical and real-world training on site with a Gas Safe Engineer. You will gain the confidence to work safely, correctly, and in line with industry standards—setting you up for future assessments and Gas Safe registration.
This programme is ideal if you are:
- New to the gas industry and want a recognised qualification
- Already working in mechanical services or plumbing and looking to expand your skills
Get the right foundation, build your skills, and start your journey towards a rewarding career in the gas industry.
Our Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (MLP) is a structured training route designed for new entrants to the gas industry, fully compliant with IGEM/G1 Supplements 2 & 3. It gives you the guided learning hours, practical skills, and work experience you need to launch your career.
- Launch your new career
- Qualify as a gas engineer
- Your pathway to Gas Safe registration
- Learn the knowledge and hands-on skills to work on domestic Gas
- Boost your earning potential and unlock opportunities for higher income and career growth
Your Managed Learning Program Journey:
- ⏱️ 266 training hours
- 📝 Formative assessments
- ✅ Multiple choice papers
- ✍️ Short written responses
- 📖 Scenario questions
- 🔧 Observed practical tasks using realistic scenarios
- 💻 E-Portfolio for your evidence
Our team can support you with any exam requirements and adjustments you may need (evidence may be required).
The Managed Learning Program includes core domestic Gas and Cenwat to expand your scope to CKR1 (Cookers) and HTR1 (Heaters) speak to our team today.
Registration, assessments, books, E-Portsolio and LCL Certification are all included
We offer this course as face-to-face learning at our centre near Brighton to ensure you receive the most direct training and support from our delivery team, along with plenty of opportunities to engage in technical discussions and ask questions throughout the course.
Before starting, every learner completes an initial skills and knowledge assessment, allowing us to tailor our support and help you succeed.
- Candidates must be 18 or older
- Evidence of previous qualification such as plumbing or mechanical services or indsutry experience
- You can meet the portfolio requirements by working with a Gas Safe Engineer
As part of the Managed Learning Program, you’ll be required to work with a mentor — a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer — to gain valuable on-the-job experience. This hands-on training ensures you develop the practical skills and confidence to work safely and competently in the gas industry. The Gas Engineer should work as a mentor to support you completing your portfolio evidence.
Upon completion of meeting the training hour requirements, and ensuring the assessment portfolio and all evidence is sufficient, a training completion certificate will be issued. This certificate will enable the learner to book and undertake their CCN1 ACS initial, covering the areas they have completed within their managed learning program.
We are here to help you on your Managed Learning Program Journey:
- Quality Training
A return on your investment
- Your Training is Guaranteed
No further training costs, we want you to succeed
- Trainers with industry experience
People who understand the job
- Great Location
Local to Brighton and Worthing, free parking, and excellent rail and bus links, just a few minutes from Portslade station.
- Allowable business expense
Claim training back through your business or your mentors
Payment Options
We offer several different payment options to support you on your pathway to becoming a Gas Safe Engineer:
- Pay in full
- Klarna
- Clearpay
- Payment plans available
On completion of the Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme course and upon receiving your certificate, you can apply to sit your ACS assessments. This is a separate training and assessment to the Gas Foundation Managed Learning programme course and can be booked online by selecting a course date which is most suitable for you. Alternatively, our friendly sales and admin team can support your enquiry by calling 01273 111023
The Managed Learning Programme will train candidates in the following areas appropriate to the industry sector:
- Legislation, Health and Safety
- Combustion and its Control
- Chimneys
- Ventilation
- Pressure, Flow, Tightness Testing and Purging
- Domestic Pipework Installation
- Gas Controls
- Re-establish Gas Supplies
- Gas Pipe Sizing
- Electrical Systems, Controls and Components
- Heating Design, Heat Loss and Comfort Conditions
- Installation and Servicing of Domestic Central Heating and Hot Water Appliances
- Installation and Servicing of Domestic Cooking Appliances
- Installation and Servicing of Domestic Space Heating Appliances
- Installation of Domestic Meters
- Principles and Procedures of Fault Diagnosis
- Responding to Gas Emergencies
- Date(s): September / October 2026
- Duration: 266 hours (35-40 weeks, 1-day per week) at the Training Centre and requires 675 hours of work-based experience evidenced by the candidate
- Location: Freeman House, Ellen Street, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1DW
- Investment: £3995 + VAT
You’ll receive:
- Expert-led assessor support
- Course materials
- Ongoing support from your assessor
- A recognised certification upon successful completion
Course Requirements:
- Over 18
The LCL Awards Managed Learning Programme is designed for both new entrant learners into the gas industry and those who claim to have some prior experience and knowledge of the Building Engineering Services industry sector.
All learners applying for the MLP will undertake an initial assessment of their learning needs to ensure that they are able to complete the program and progress to ACS assessment.
All learners will be required to access ‘on the job’ gas work experience, gained whilst under the supervision of a registered gas installer, acting as the candidates mentor.