Gas Training Courses in Bradford Courses :
CCN1 Initial CCN1 Re-Assessment Appliances initial / Re-assessment Category 2 Courses (plumber to Gas Engineer) Category 3 courses (New Entrant) Appliances
covered - CPA1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, MET1, UVHW & WRAS Below you will find more information relating to the Category 2 Courses we offer here at ECS Gas Training (Bradford) . For more details about our gas training courses in Bradford, West Yorkshire, please call us on 01274 732659 07483 451196
Introducing our New Category 2 Gas Training Course The Category 2 course has
been developed for a qualified plumber (NVQ level 2 in plumbing or an
associated trade such as an air conditioning engineer etc.) to train and
qualify as a Gas Engineer. In order to be eligible for the category 2 course, the candidate will be required to
provide a detailed letter from a Gas Safe Registered Engineer with whom the
candidate has worked with, or a portfolio of evidence.
How It Works You will spend 2 weeks in our Gas Training and assessment
centre.
Week 1 Intensive Training course covering all aspects of
Gas Safety regulations, flueing, ventilation, combustion, purging, Spillage
test, flue flow tests etc. We will
prepare you for your assessments with mock practical and theory exams.
Week 2 Following your first week you will be in a position
to take your CCN1 Gas assessments, which consist of both theory and practical
elements. Once this is completed successfully, you will be able to become Gas
safe registered.
Please note that week 1 and 2 do not have to run
consecutively you are free to return for week 2 when you feel that you are
ready to take your assessments.
Cost £1800.00 (discounts available for group bookings)
What Next? Contact us on 01274 732659 to book
your place or for a no obligation informal chat to discuss your requirements.
We can easily check your current qualifications to see if they are suitable and
advise you on the best way to enter the Gas Industry.
Introducing our New Entrant Gas
training course.. Below you will find more information relating to the Category 3 Courses.
This course is designed for someone with little or no experience
in the industry.
The course covers all aspects of gas safety leading to the
pathway to Gas qualification which will enable you to complete the ACS
examinations leading to full CCN1 qualification - allowing the student to
become gas safe registered. The course also includes appliance elements; CPA1,
HTR1, CKR1, CENWAT and MET1 allowing the student to work on gas appliances when
qualified.
How
it Works The course runs Monday to Thursday from 9am
- 4pm for 3 weeks initially, followed by a period of on the job work
experience where the candidate is supervised on real jobs by a Gas Safe
registered Engineer. Upon completion of a set number of jobs the candidate then
returns to the training Centre for up to 2 weeks for further training and
completion of exams.
As we only run 4 New entrant courses per
year, places are very limited we would advise you to book early to avoid
disappointment!
Cost Pathway to Gas / CCN1 / CPA1 and MET1 = £2500
Pathway to Gas / CCN1 / CPA1 / MET1 /
CENWAT / HTR1 / CKR1 = £3000
Gas Industry Entry Levels To work in the Gas Industry legally, a person must prove their
competence by completing the necessary ACS Assessments with the initial
assessment being the Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1). After this, a person can
move on to complete ACS Assessments on the Gas Appliances that they wish to
work on.
For a person to be eligible to complete ACS Assessments he or she must
fit into one of the following categories:
Category 1
A person who has previously undertaken ACS or ACOPS and can produce a
certificate of competence as proof. This person can complete ACS.
Category 2
A person who holds an associated qualification such as a C&G or NVQ
in Plumbing, Pipe Fitting, Mechanical Engineering etc. We can check your
Qualification to see if it is suitable. This person would require the PLUMBER
TO GAS COURSE.
Category 3
A person with little or no experience within the Gas Industry, and who
holds no formal qualifications. This person would require the PG1 COURSE.
However, a person with no qualifications, but lots of experience may be able to
complete the PG2 COURSE.
Courses See the list of courses that we offer in Bradford:
PG1 Course (New Entrants) The PG1 Course is designed to enable people with no formal Gas or
Plumbing qualifications to enter the Gas Industry. The training is flexible, to
allow the learner to carry it out around their current employment or day to day
duties. The course covers training on all of the 15 Core Competencies required
for ACS Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) and the Flue Gas Analyser element
(CPA1) or (CMA1) for Domestic Meter Candidates.
The successful learner will then complete an Appliance element of their
choice, in relation to their future work plans. For example, a person who is
intending to work on a Gas Meter Exchange Programme would carry out MET1 (Meters).
A person wishing to work on Cookers (kitchen fitter) would carry out CKR1, to
work on Central Heating (CENWAT) etc.
A person wishing to carry out all of the appliance elements may be able
to do so after completing the PG1 Course, providing they have gained sufficient
experience whilst completing their on-the-job training. The Course is split
into four sections, which can be carried out at different times.
The course includes ongoing Assessments to ensure that the candidate is
building their under pining knowledge, and an on-the-job training programme to
enable the learner to gain valuable practical experience.
You can reach your desired level of competence within six months.
Split into four sections so that you can complete it whilst continuing to work. Pay as you go so you can spread the cost Part A (Theory & Practical)
Three weeks intensive training covering all aspects of theory relating
to the subjects listed below. Some home study may be required during this
section, depending on the learners existing knowledge and ability to learn.
Includes Ongoing Assessments.
Gas Pipe-work Tightness Testing Working Pressures Gas Safety Regulations & Use (1998) Characteristics of Combustion Gas Rating Unsafe Situations Burner Pressures Flue testing Spillage Testing Part B On-the-job Training Programme (Portfolio)
ECS Bradford provide the learner with a portfolio, along with full
instruction of how to complete it. The learner gathers the evidence whilst
under the supervision of a Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
If the learner finds his own engineer, ECS Braford will monitor his
portfolio building FREE OF CHARGE !
However, if the learner is unable to find an engineer who is willing to
help, then ECS Bradford can provide a list of engineers for the learner to
contact themselves. Most engineers will require a fee to provide this service,
this is negotiated individually with the engineer.
There is a timescale of between 6 and 18 months to gather evidence for
your portfolio and there are a minimum number of tasks to be completed. Some
learners may already have completed some of these tasks and may be able to
enter this evidence into their portfolio (at the discretion of the centre). The
portfolio must be completed before a learner can be accepted onto ACS
Assessment.
Part C (Theory & Practical)
Two weeks intensive training covering all aspects of theory relating to
the subjects listed below. Some home study may be required during this section,
depending on the learners existing knowledge and ability to learn. Includes
Ongoing Assessments.
Ventilation Gas Appliances Part D (ACS Assessments)
On successful completion of the PG1 or PG2 the learner will be awarded a
Certificate for their achievement. They will then be confident and competent
attempt ACS Assessments.
CCN1 Core Competencies CC1 Gas Safety legislation CC2 Gas Emergency Actions
& Procedures CC3 Combustion CC4 Ventilation CC5 Installation of Pipe-work & Fittings CC6 Testing for Tightness CC7 Checking Meter Regulators CC8 Identification of unsafe situations, Emergency Notices & Labels CC9 The operation & positioning of Emergency Controls & Valves CC10 Checking & Setting of appliance Gas Safety Devices & Controls CC11 The operation of appliance Gas Safety Controls CC12 Fluing Standards CC13 Flue Testing CC14 Installation of Open, Balanced & Fan Assisted Flue Assemblies CC15 Re-establish gas supply and re-light appliances PG2 Course This is an abridged version of the above course that can be condensed to
the needs of the learner, depending on their current experience and knowledge.
This course needs to be discussed at length with the individual.
Plumber to Gas Course (Suitable For Category 2 Application) This Course is designed for people who already work in the Gas or
Plumbing Industry and have some experience. The candidate must hold an NVQ
Level II in Plumbing or an associated trade, and ECS Bradford will check your
qualifications to find out if they are suitable. Prior to starting the course,
the candidate must also prove that they have worked in the Industry under the
supervision of a Registered Gas Engineer. This can be by means of a portfolio
of evidence, or a confirmation letter from the engineer or company with whom
they have gained their experience.
The course is flexible and can be worked around your current day to day
employment or duties. The length of the course depends on how much knowledge
and experience that you already have.
We start by holding an initial interview, which is an informal chat that
can be carried out at your place of work, your home, here at ECS Bradford, or
via email. It takes approximately 20 minutes, and it will tell us how much you
already know, and how much you have forgotten!
The average length of a course for a Category 2 candidate is normally
four days Training followed by four days Assessment. Some candidates have
completed the whole Training and Assessment in as little as Five Days!
Course Content
Includes Theory & Practical Training on:
Flues & Ventilation Combustion Testing Procedures Gas Rating and Burner Pressures Familiarisation with Industry reference material Safe Use of the Flue Gas Analyser Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) Please give us a call on 01274 732659
