MLP First Call Operative Course

What is a First Call Operative?

A First Call Operative (FCO) is a key professional in the gas industry, often the first to respond to a variety of situations. They are responsible for responding to emergencies, such as gas escapes and leaks, and carrying out essential maintenance on commercial gas installations, pipework, and meters. This is a critical, hands-on role that requires a strong understanding of safety, diagnostics, and problem-solving.

Course Overview & Content

This comprehensive Managed Learning Package provides a structured pathway to becoming a qualified FCO. Our programme blends expert-led training with real-world experience, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the demands of the job.

The course covers crucial industry certifications and skills, including:

• REGT1: Medium Pressure Regulators: Learn how to safely work on and maintain medium-pressure gas regulators.
• MET4: Commercial Gas Meters: Gain the skills required to work on gas meters up to 16mᶟ, a vital component of commercial installations.
• TPCP1A: Commercial Installation Testing: Master the techniques for strength testing, tightness testing, and direct purging on commercial installations up to 1mᶟ in volume or 6″ in diameter.
• CESP1: Emergency Service and Metering Work: This core module is required for any operative looking to perform emergency gas service or metering work. It’s the foundation for a career in gas emergency response.

How the Course Works

Our MLP is a blended learning experience, combining in-centre training with practical on-site portfolio work.

1. In-Centre Training: The course begins with a focused 5-day in-centre training period. Here, our expert trainers will guide you through the theory and practical skills of each module in a state-of-the-art facility.
2. On-Site Portfolio: Following your initial training, you’ll complete a required on-site portfolio. This involves documenting a minimum of 10 individual jobs using our user-friendly online portfolio builder, ‘Ecordia’. You are responsible for arranging your own on-site work, but you will receive full guidance, advice, and support from our team on how to find opportunities and complete your portfolio successfully.
3. Final Assessments: Once your portfolio is ready for review, you will be booked for 2 additional days in the centre to complete your final practical and theoretical assessments.

What’s Included

Your course fee is all-inclusive, covering:

• Comprehensive training and expert instruction.
• All required assessments.
• Official certification fees.
• Access to and use of all in-centre normative documents and equipment.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal qualifications required to enroll in this course, making it an ideal entry point for individuals with no previous experience who are eager to start a new career. All you need is a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.