Domestic Gas Foundation Award

Vocational qualification

In Walsall

£ 2,800 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification Level 2

  • Location

    Walsall

  • Class hours

    6h

  • Duration

    28 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Candidates are required to attend our purpose built Gas Training and Assessment Centre and undertake all 'off the job' assessments in accordance with the course criteria.
Gas safety Legislation

Tightness testing and purging

Ventilation

Flues

Gas Safety Controls

Unsafe Situations

Appliances

Once you have completed the in house training sessions, you will also be required to complete the 'on the job' evidence from your placement.

When you have collected sufficient 'on the job' evidence, you will be eligible to undertake the initial ACS CCN1 (Core Gas Safety) assessments and any associated appliances.

Once the ACS assessments are successfully completed, you will be able to register with Gas Safe or seek employment with a Gas Safe Registered company as an operative.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Walsall (West Midlands)
See map
Unit C, Fenchurch Close., WS2 8LJ
Timetable: 2 X Evenings per week (6 pm - 9 pm) OR Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

At the end of the course, candidates should be at a level of competence to undertake their Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) Core Domestic Gas Safety assessments and any work related appliances that may be required.

This in-depth training course has been specifically developed for persons who are seeking Gas Safe Registration for the first time.

The training course is designed to run on a part time or full time basis during which time candidates will be taught the practical skills, knowledge and understanding to work safely in the installation, commissioning and servicing of domestic gas appliances and pipe work.

There are no specific entry requirements for this training course.
Please be aware that you will need to find a Gas Safe registered engineer to collect the on site evidence with. (We can help find this in certain circumstances)

BPEC Gas Foundation Award.

On receiving your initial information request, a member of our training team will contact you with all necessary course details. They will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Yes, You can still attend the full training programme, and complete all the "In House" assessments. We can help in finding a placement if needed.

The course fees stated are for the Gas Foundation Award. There will be an additional fee required when you undertake the ACS gas assessments. (This will vary depending on which elements you are undertaking)

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Subjects

  • Gas Safety
  • Gas safety regulations
  • Gas installations
  • Gas Engineering
  • Boiler operations
  • Gas Safe Register
  • Gas Safe Engineer
  • Testing
  • Gas
  • Civil Engineering
  • Ventilation

Teachers and trainers (2)

Dave Sims

Dave Sims

Gas Trainer / Assessor

Steve Edis

Steve Edis

Plumbing Assessor / Trainer

Over 25 yrs Plumbing and heating experience, covering all aspects of domestic and commercial plumbing installations and maintenance. Steve has been delivering plumbing courses for the past 14 years (FE colleges, and private centres)

Course programme

Topic Areas Covered:
  • Gas safety Legislation

  • Tightness testing and purging

  • Ventilation

  • Flues

  • Gas Safety Controls

  • Unsafe Situations

  • Appliances

    Candidates are required to attend our purpose built Gas Training and Assessment Centre and undertake all 'off the job' assessments in accordance with the course criteria.

    Once you have completed the in house training sessions, you will also be required to complete the 'on the job' evidence from your placement.

    When you have collected sufficient 'on the job' evidence, you will be eligible to undertake the initial ACS CCN1 (Core Gas Safety) assessments and any associated appliances.

    Once the ACS assessments are successfully completed, you will be able to register with Gas Safe or seek employment with a Gas Safe Registered company as an operative.

Domestic Gas Foundation Award

£ 2,800 VAT inc.