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ACS Core Gas Safety (CCN1) reassessment and/or refresher training
CITB certificated
The renewal of an ACS (CCN1) domestic core gas safety certificate through reassessment, for existing gas operatives whose certificate has expired and needs renewing.
Description
ACS gas competency certificates have a lifespan of 5 years and then need renewing. Failure to renew a certificate will render the operative ineligible to work on gas lawfully. This includes all appliances and supplies too, irrespective of when those certificates were obtained. Experienced operatives can opt to take the 1½ days of assessment only. Less experienced or confident operatives are advised to undertake the 1½ days of refresher training too.
Who it’s for
This is for Category 1 candidates i.e. existing gas operatives holding a CCN1 ACS certificate who are working within the gas industry and need to renew their qualification. Note: the CCN1 reassessment route is only recommended for regularly practicing domestic gas engineers. To ensure the best chance of success, operatives e.g. plumbers who undertake gas related work on an infrequent basis should consider renewing their CCN1 qualification under the initial assessment route. This is because success via the reassessment route requires 100% achievement in all areas, with limited opportunity to demonstrate competence in even minor areas on a second attempt.
Entry Requirements
Provision of a CCN1 certificate issued within the last 6 years.
Contents
- Welcome and introduction to the course
- Core gas safety competencies
- Changes in gas safety legislation over the past 6 years
- Gas emergency actions and procedures
- Characteristics of combustion
- Ventilation
- Installation of pipe work and fittings
- Test for tightness
- Checking and/or setting meter regulations
- Identification of unsafe situations
- The operation and positioning of emergency controls
- Emergency notices and warning labels
- The operation and checking of gas safety devices and controls
- Medium pressure meters
- Flueing and ventilation standards
- Installation of open, balanced and fan-assisted flues
- Flue testing
- Re-establishing the gas supply and re-lighting appliances
- Formal assessment and examination
Duration
Training (optional) = 1½ days
Theory assessment = 1/2 day
Practical assessment = 1 day
Outcomes
Having successfully completed this course candidates’ will receive their CITB Core Gas Safety certificate and record card. The certification body will also notify CORGI (Gas Safety Register from April 2009) that the certificate has been renewed.
Supporting publications
All necessary handouts and publications are provided. These include a full set of study notes and a comprehensive training pack containing all the information required to succeed.
Domestic arrangements
Candidates will be provided with a light lunch and refreshments on each day of attendance.
Regulatory requirement?
Yes.
Progression routes
- ACS reassessment for appliance categories held
- ACS initial assessment for extension into additional work areas/appliances
- Flue gas analyser qualification – CPA1
- ACS commercial conversion categories e.g. CODNCO1
- ACS LPG conversion categories e.g. CONGLP1
