ACS Domestic Gas Training & Assessments

Course Overview:

The National Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is the industry recognized and accepted route for operatives to gain a certificate of competence which is needed to become a member of the Gas Safe Register.  The scheme is overseen by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

Who is this training course for?:

This course comprises of two routes to assessment.

Initial Assessment:  For operatives doing Domestic Gas ACS for the first time or if an operatives existing certificate has lapsed for more than 6 months from its expiry date, and 

Re-Assessment:  For existing operatives who need to re-new their qualifications which needs to be done every 5 years.

Course Duration:

Course duration is dependent on which assessment or assessments are being undertaken.  Please call us on 01922 612121 for further details.

Topic Areas Covered:

  • CCN1 - Corse Gas Safety
  • CMA1 - Core Meters Assessments - Limited Scope
  • CENWAT - Boilers and Water Heaters
  • HTR1 - Fires and Wall Heaters
  • CKR1 - Cooking Appliances
  • MET1 - Meters
  • DAH1 - Warm Air Heaters
  • CPA1 - Combustion Performance Analysis

Refresher Training is available for ALL modules but 'is not' a pre-requisite for assessment.

Training and Assessment methods:

Candidates will be assessed both practically and theoretically throughout the course or courses.

Course Achievements:

Successful candidates will be certified in the Domestic ACS module or modules they undertake enabling them to register with Gas Safe.

Progression Routes (following successful completion of this course):

Successful candidates will be able to progress onto the Commercial Changeover (Heating or Catering) Course  / LPG Changeover Training & Assessment Course and / or the Logic Essential Electrics & Boiler Fault Finding Course.

Additional Information:

Candidates will need to hold current or pre-requisite qualifications to undertake the ACS assessments.  If you are unsure, call us on 01922 612121 and a member of our training team will advise you accordingly.

For further details or to book this course, speak to a member of our Training Team on 01922 612121 or email us at enquiries@walsalltraining.com.

ACS Scheme rules: 

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For further details or to book this course, speak to a member of our Training Team on 01922 612121 or email us at info@walsalltraining.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: I can't find my old ACS certificate, will this be a problem?

A: In accordance with ACS scheme rules, we do need to see your old ACS certificate of competence. A replacement copy can be gained by contacting the certification body you did it with previously i.e. BPEC, CERTAIN, BLUE FLAME, LOGIC, CITB, UK CERT, ERS etc. Please call us if you are having difficulty in obtaining your old certificate, and we will be able to help you. **Please note that we CAN NOT except Gas Safe cards as a means of comptence.

Q: When can I undertake the ACS Re Assessment?

A: You can undertake the ACS Re Assessment up to 6 months prior to your expiry date, and carry the remaining months across, a bit like an old MOT system. If you are unsure, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Q: What happens if I fail the ACS Assessment?

A: If in the unfortunate situation you fail, or are refered, in any part of the ACS assessment we will give you feedback on what you failed on. We will support all candidates if they fail to meet the required assessment criteria. This may mean that you come back at a later date to complete the assessment again, or it may mean that you need additional training and experience in that area. **please note that additional re sit fees, and / or additional training fees may be involved.

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