ACS
The Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives, the replacement for ACOP, came into effect from 1 August 1998. From that date anyone considering undertaking work in gas where they do not have a valid certificate of competence (ACOP or ACS) will firstly have to prove competence by undertaking an appropriate ACS assessment. Until a competence certificate is obtained it is illegal for an operative to work in that category of work. The assessment process includes both practical and theory assessment under controlled conditions. There might also be verbal questions. The split as regards to time taken is dependent upon the particular assessment category undertaken. The theory papers take the form of multi. choice questions covering both open book (certain reference material will be available for your reference) and closed book (reference material may not be consulted). During the practical assessment, manufacturer's instructions and normative documents will be available for reference. On completion of the assessments your papers will be passed to the governing body that will verify the results and if satisfactory issue a Certificate. Each Certification lasts 5 years then you will need to be re-assessed. You should note that these are assessment tests only and require detailed knowledge of the categories in which an operative is being assessed. Prior preparation is recommended in most cases but not essential under the scheme. Assessments can be taken without preparation courses.
What we offer:
| Core Domestic Gas Safety | CCN1 |
| Refresher Training for CCN1 | |
| Reassessment for CCN1 & Elements (only avail to those already holding CCN1) |
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| Gas Cooking Appliances | CKR1 |
| Fires and Wall Heaters | HTR1 |
| Water Heating Appliances | WAT1 |
| Central Heating Boilers 70Kw | CEN1 |
| Ducted Air Heaters 60Kw | DAH1 |
| Laundry Appliances | LAU1 |
| Meters | MET1 |
| LPG Changeover | CONGLP1 |
| Hot water boilers | HWB1 |
| Medium pressure regulators | REGT1 |
| ** Refresher Training for this is extended to 2 Days |
A Brief Desciption Of Each Category
Core Domestic Gas Safety - CCNI
Assessment Duration : 2 days (One day theory One day Practical)
This assessment covers Gas Safety Legislation, Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures, Characteristics of Combustion, Ventilation, Installation of Pipework and Fittings, Testing for Soundness, Checking and/or Setting Meter Regulators, Identification of Unsafe Situations, The Operation and Positioning of Emergency Isolation Controls and Valves, Checking and Setting Appliance Burner Pressures and Gas Rates, The Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls, Flueing Standards, Flue Testing, The Installation of Open, Balanced and Fan Assisted Flue Assemblies, Re-establish Existing Gas Supply and Relight Appliances.
This is an essential pre-requisite for the other categories detailed below unless a current ACS certificate is held.
CCN1 Reassessment with 4 Elements
Assessment Duration 1 day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment is only for candidates that have already done their ACS. It covers all of the above in a diluted form and enables the candidate to be reassessed for CCN1 and 4 elements in a day, provided they have completed them previously.
Fires & Wall Heaters - HTR1
Assessment Duration: half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic open, balanced and fan assisted flued gas fires and wall heaters.
Cookers - CKR1
Assessment Duration: half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic gas cooking appliances.
Water Heating Appliances - WAT1
Assessment Duration: half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic gas instantaneous water heating appliances.
Central Heating Boilers <70 kw - CEN1
Assessment Duration: half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic gas fired central heating I hot water boilers and circulators up to 70 kw.
Ducted Air Heaters <60 kw - DAH1
Assessment Duration : half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic gas fired ducted-air heaters of rated input up to 60 kw.
Laundry Appliances - LAU1
Assessment Duration : half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic gas laundry appliances.
Meters-MET1
Assessment Duration: half day (Theory and practical assessments)
This assessment covers installation, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters.
Fuel Changeover Gas Safety Natural Gas to LPG - CONGLP1 (domestic)
Assessment Duration : one day (Theory and practical assessments)
Hot Water Boilers-HWB1
This assessment covers the installation, exchange and commisioning of gas fired hot water boilers.
Medium Pressure Regulators-REGT1
This assessment covers the installation of medium pressure regulators.
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