Overview

This training course has been specifically designed to provide a route into the gas industry for candidates who have not previously undertaken Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) Assessment.

The structured programme provides the ‘off site’ training that a candidate is required to successfully complete in order to qualify to undertake ACS gas assessments at our centre.

What topics will it cover?

Gas safety legislation

Pipework installation

Pipework sizing

Tightness testing

Purging and re-establishing gas supplies

Standing and working pressures

Checking and setting gas appliance pressures

Gas rating of appliances

Combustion including the properties of natural gas and incomplete combustion

Ventilation both for combustion and cooling purposes

Flue types including open flue, balanced flue, concentric flue, u-ducts, se-ducts, communal flued systems and flued less appliances

Unsafe situations

Gas controls and safety devices

De-commissioning and making safe appliances

Is there an exam?

A combination of both theory and practical examinations throughout the course. At the end of the course candidates will undertake three days of practical assessment and one day of theory.

What books will I need?

A candidate portfolio is supplied, as part of the course materials, in which learners record all ‘on the job’ and ‘off the job’ knowledge and experience to undertake the ACS assessments. A gas training book is also supplied.

How much will it cost?

£2,200+VAT per person

What’s Next?

Upon successful completion of the training programme, candidates will be issued a Gas Diploma certificate which will qualify him/her to undertake the ACS assessments, and then apply to Gas Safe for registration

Booking Information

To book this course please phone us on:

Newton Abbot - 01626 832374 / Plymouth - 01752 348980 / Redruth - 01209 311001

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If you would like to make an enquiry please complete the contact form below

Bristol Centre - 01454 614203
Exeter Centre - 01392 829100
Newton Abbot Centre - 01626 832374
Plymouth Centre - 01752 348980
Redruth Centre - 01209 311001
Or contact us via email on: - enquiries@thefocustraininggroup.com
ESFA Service Desk Contact Information: - Telephone: 0370 2670001 Email: SDE.servicedesk@education.gov.uk

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