Gas ACS01 - Initial CCN1 Core Gas Safety Updating

The ACS courses provide the mandatory qualifications required if you intend to become a gas engineer or the starting point for updating your work qualifications if you are currently working in the industry.

Description

This course provides a starting point for gas updating and it is a mandatory pre-requisite before undertaking further elements. it covers the first five elements of the Gas Health and Safety awareness updating course.

How long is the course?

2 weeks.

What will I study?

Gas Health and Safety RegulationsCombustion and its control
Principles of gas flues and ventilation requirements
Appliance Gas Safety devices and gas controls
Domestic pipework and installation
Emergency Procedures and Unsafe Situations

What does the course lead to?

CCN1 Core Gas Safety Assessment only.

What can I go on to study?

Once successfully achieved you can go on to study:

Cookers
Fires
Boilers and water heaters
Meters

Entry requirements

Ring for details of category codes:

Category 1 - existing ACS qualified operative
Category 2 - Experienced plumber with NVQ qualification
Category 3 - Someone with no qualifications

Each category has it's own competence level for entry to assessment.

Category 2 operative - application conditions require that this applicant obtains employment with a gas registered business that is willing to provide an extended period of company 'in house' gas training and organisational support prior to taking the ACS assessment.
Applicants must provide evidence that they hold qualifications demonstrating competence in work activities associated with fossil fuelled appliances/equipment and/or pipework installation.

Category 3 operatives - are new entrants to the gas industry and have no relevant qualifications or experience. The conditions rquire that this applicant obtains employment as in Category 2 above but must also complete a portfolio of evidence as proof of this On the Job gas training.
The duration and content of the training programme will be determined by the scope of gas work to be undertaken. Evidence of such training must be presented to the ACS Centre prior to the operative taking assessments.

Help with portfolio building can be given.

When does it start?

Day Start End Start date Weeks Total fee Dis fee Thu,Fri 08:30 17:00 17/01/2013 2 £400.00 N/A Thu,Fri 08:30 17:00 21/02/2013 2 £400.00 N/A Thu,Fri 08:30 17:00 04/04/2013 2 £400.00 N/A Thu,Fri 08:30 17:00 02/05/2013 2 £400.00 N/A Thu,Fri 08:30 17:00 06/06/2013 2 £400.00 N/A Thu,Fri 08:30 17:00 04/07/2013 2 £400.00 N/A

How do I apply?

By contacting Pam Berry on:

Telephone: 01623 627191 ext 8509

Fax: 01623 556779

Email: pam.berry@westnotts.ac.uk

What can I do next?

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