Appendix 1: Examination specifications

Unit DNG / 01A - Understand core gas safety principles for natural gas within domestic building services engineering

Number of questions: 50 Time allowed: 1 hour 40 minutes

Note: permitted normative reference documents for use by learners in this examination are specified below
Each test will cover the knowledge learning outcomes of the unit as follows:

LO No. Knowledge learning outcome Approx coverage

1 Know the gas legislation that applies to the domestic mechanical services industry 10%
2 Know how domestic NG and LPG supplies are metered, regulated and controlled 22%
3 Know how to take pressure readings in domestic gas systems and check meter regulators 8%
4 Know the operating principles of appliance gas safety devices and controls 12%
5 Know how to install NG and LPG gas pipework and fittings 28%
6 Know how to test for tightness of a gas pipework system and purge the system 20%
Total 100%
Normative references for use in this open book examination include:

• Normative references for use in this open book examination:

• HSL56 Safety in the installation and use of gas systems and appliances Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
1998
• GIUSP The Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure
• BS 5440 – 1, 2 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases). Specification for
installation of gas appliances to chimneys and for maintenance of chimneys
• BS 6891 Installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 35 mm (R1 1/4) in domestic premises (2nd family gas).
• Essential Gas Safety – Domestic (7th Edition) (CORGI Direct) or equivalent

Other reference materials can be used, however, they must be normative, industry or legislative source publications, or
materials adapted or adopted form training programmes or other sources provided they require gas safety knowledge to be
used to select the information needed to demonstrate competence.