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Gas: Domestic Gas Foundation
Gas: Domestic Gas Foundation
BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation
This is a training course designed to prepare you to successfully pass the formal Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) gas assessment.
Is this course right for me?
This course is for candidates wishing to enter the gas industry.
Gas Safety registration rules have changed and all new entrants (candidates who have not previously held Gas Safe registration) are required to undergo an approved managed learning programme (MLP) before undertaking their gas assessments.
This 30 week (one academic year) course normally runs on one day a week.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact our Energy centre on 01437 753 436 or via email energycentre@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
What are the entry requirements?
There are two classes of applicant for this course:
- Category 2 trainees will hold a recognised qualification in the mechanical services engineering sector (eg. plumbing) but lack gas training and experience.
- Category 3 applicants are new to the gas industry and will need more intense practical training (at an additional cost).
In order to progress to formal Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) gas assessments, all candidates will also need a period of supervised work experience with a qualified gas engineer.
What will I learn?
The training will comprise of classroom and practical training on gas appliances.
Units to be studied will include:
- Introduction and Practical
- Gas Safety Legislation
- Characteristics of Combustion
- Ventilation
- Installation of Pipework and Fittings
- Testing for Tightness
- Checking and/or Setting Meter Regulators
- Identification of Unsafe Situations, Emergency Notices and Warning Labels
- Operation and Positioning of Emergency Isolation Controls
- Checking and Setting Appliance Burner Pressures and Gas Rates
- Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls
- Chimney Standards
- Chimney Flue Testing
- Installation of Open, Balanced and Fan Assisted Chimney Configurations
- Re-establishing Gas supplies and Re-lighting Appliances
- Domestic Central Heating and Water Heaters
- Domestic Cookers
- Domestic Space Heaters
Category Three applicants (with little or no practical experience) will need to undertake an additional programme of training in the bending, joining and testing of pipework at an additional cost.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
What can I do next?
After completion of the programme, you will be eligible to enter our ACS centre and take the CCN1 and Boiler Assessments.
Following completion of this course you might want to try another one of our Energy Centre courses.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- No additional equipment required
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
Are there any additional costs?
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
