Gas ACS02 CCN1 Initial Core Gas Safety Assessment

This is the assessment following on from the ACS01 CCN1 Updating. This is a pre-requisite assessment to appliance assessments.

Description

Candidates applying for the first time under this scheme will undertake this initial assessments. Only candidates who are renewing their assessments under this scheme may be eligible for the re-assessment.
Individuals should contact us for advice if they are unsure of their category, or the requirements relating to it.

How long is the course?

This takes approxiately 2.5 days but depending on experience and skills this could be done in 1.5 days.

However no time limit is set and 3 days is a guideline.

How will I be assessed?

The scheme comprises of a number of gas-safety related assessments. Each assessment is subdivided into elements that reflect the competence that an individual is required to demonstrate in accordance with the assessment criteria. The assessment(s) require an individual to complete practical and/or written assessmens. Where necessary individuals will be asked oral questions by the assessor.

In all cases, a 100% pass mark must be achieved but this can be done over 3-4 attempts.

Success rates

100% pass rate over the previous 6 years.

What will I study?

Assessment areas are:

Safety and regulations
Gas tightness, controls and valves
Burner pressures
Gas Rating
Products and characteristics of combustion
Installation of open, balanced and fan assisted flues
Ventilation
Emergency actions and procedures
Unsafe situations

What does the course lead to?

Registration with the Gas Safe Register.

What can I go on to study?

Domestic Natural Gas appliances
LPG
Commercial

Entry requirements

There is a mandatory requirement to be eligible to take this first assessment.

Category 1 operatives must submit their previous gas certification.
Category 2 operatives - are required to obtain employment with a gas registered business that is willing to provide an extended period of company 'in house' gas training and organisation support prior to taking the assessment.
Applicants must provide evidence that they hold qualifications demonstrating competence in work activities associated with fossil fuelled appliances/equipment and /or pipe work installation i.e., Plumbing craft qualification or S/NVQ, pipe fitter/welder craft qualification or S/NVQ, heating and ventilation craft qualification or S/NVQ or refrigeration engineer craft qualification or S/NVQ.

If the applicant is self employed then the 'On the Job' gas training must be evidenced by way of a portfolio.

Category 3 operatives are new entrants to the gas industry and have no relevant qualfications or experience.
These applicants must again seek employment with a gas registered business to undertake On the Job gas training and must evidence the training by way of a portfolio whether they are employed with the company or self employed. The number of days to be evidenced will be double that of a Category 2 applicant.

When does it start?

Day Start End Start date Weeks Total fee Dis fee Mon - Wed 08:30 17:00 28/01/13 1 £450.00 N/A Mon - Wed 08:30 17:00 25/02/13 1 £450.00 N/A Mon - Wed 08:30 17:00 04/03/13 1 £450.00 N/A Mon - Wed 08:30 17:00 15/04/13 1 £450.00 N/A Mon - Wed 08:30 17:00 13/05/13 1 £450.00 N/A Mon - Wed 08.30 17.00 17/06/13 1 £450.00 N/A Mon - Wed 08:30 17:00 15/07/2013 1 £450.00 N/A

How do I apply?

By contacting Pam Berry on 01623 627191 ext 8509
or email pam.berry@wnc.ac.uk

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