RGII 5-Year Competency Assessment case studies
RGII 5-Year Competency Assessment · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The RGII 5-Year Competency Assessment is the periodic reassessment that gas installers registered in Ireland complete to keep their registration and registration-linked gas work permissions current. It is aimed at experienced registered gas installers rather than newcomers: people who already hold a registration, have been working in the field, and now need to demonstrate that their knowledge has kept pace with current standards and safety practice. Because it is a refresher gate rather than an entry exam, the material assumes working familiarity with domestic and small commercial gas installations and concentrates on confirming that knowledge is current and correctly applied. The assessment spans safety and regulatory requirements, gas characteristics, combustion and ventilation, pipework and jointing, installation, commissioning and testing, service and maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair, and emergency procedures for unsafe situations. The RGII 5-Year Competency Assessment case studies are 5 cases and about 3,295 words.
1Ventilation Check on a Kitchen Range
You are called to a flat to service a gas hob and oven. The kitchen is 3.2 m long, 2.8 m wide, and 2.4 m high.
797 words, about 4 min2Pressure Drop in a Long Gas Run
You are installing a new gas supply to a detached house. The meter is at the front of the property, and the boiler is at the rear.
776 words, about 4 min3Combustion Analysis on a Condensing Boiler
You are commissioning a new condensing boiler. The boiler is rated at 30 kW and is room-sealed with a horizontal flue.
623 words, about 3 min4Service and Inspection of an Older Boiler
You are servicing a 15-year-old open-flued boiler. The boiler is in a cupboard in a bathroom.
596 words, about 3 min5Emergency Response to a Gas Leak
You are called to a domestic property where the occupant reports a strong smell of gas in the hallway. On arrival, you park your van away from the property and approach on foot.
503 words, about 3 min