Key info

  • Duration: Between 3 and 5 days of self-study and assessment
  • Entry requirements: Relevant Managed Learning Programme or expired (12+ month) ACS CCN1 (plus any appliances)

  • Qualification: ACS – Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety (CCN1) + CENWAT (optional: CKR1 & HTR1)

  • Cost:

    • £780 – Assessment for CCN1 + CENWAT
    • £690 – Assessment for CCN1 + CENWAT, CKR1 & HTR1

Who is this course suitable for?

This course is suitable for anyone who:

  • …has recently earned an MLP certificate (or equivalent) in gas works wants to become Gas Safe Registered

  • …wants to become legally qualified to carry out domestic gas installations (plus relevant appliances)

  • …already holds an ACS CCN1 accreditation but whose competency has expired over 12 months ago
  • …may not have earned their existing qualifications with Staffordshire Training Service – all qualified candidates are welcome!

About the ACS Domestic Gas Safety and Appliances Initial Assessment program

This assessment program is designed for gas professionals who have earned their Managed Learning Programme (MLP) and want to become qualified gas professionals and members of the Gas Safe Register.

Upon passing, you will receive your first Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) gas certificate. This will allow you to become a member of the Gas Safe Register, which is a legal requirement in order to operate as a gas engineer.

This program is also suitable for gas professionals who already hold this qualification, but whose competency expired over 12 months ago. If it’s expired within the last 12 months and you’d like to refresh your competency, you can complete the ACS Reassessment program, instead.

How is the ACS Domestic Gas Safety and Appliances Initial Assessment program delivered?

The Initial Assessment program consists primarily of self-study, with learners having access to the latest manuals to confirm knowledge.

Assessment takes place typically over 3 to 5 days and involves practical demonstration and completing question papers.

Depending on what scope extensions you’re seeking to qualify on, your Initial Assessment program could include one or more of the following appliances:

  • Central heating boilers and water heaters (CENWAT)

  • Cookers (CKR1)

  • Gas fires (HTR1)

  • Domestic gas meters (MET1)

  • Unsafe situations procedure

  • Gas safety regulations 1998

What are the next steps after earning this qualification?

Once you have earned your qualification, we will offer you support on next steps.

This can include connecting you with partner organisations and clients who are in need of qualified installers or maintenance engineers, either on a direct of subcontracting basis.

Plus, once you’ve held your Gas Safe qualification for 12 months, you will be able to add scope extensions (or “bolt-on”) to your competency. You may wish to train in any of the following appliances:

  • Central heating boilers and water heaters (CENWAT)
  • Cookers (CKR1)
  • Gas fires (HTR1)
  • Domestic gas meters (MET1)
  • Unsafe situations procedure
  • Gas safety regulations 1998

Whatever Appliances you want to train in, we can help you with a training solution.

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