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Gas: Fires and Wall Heaters
Gas: Fires and Wall Heaters
BPEC Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters Safety Assessment (HTR1)
If you are in the Gas sector and want to extend you range of skills, this maybe the course for you!
SKU: 1505F7551
AREAS: Construction & Trades, Energy
LEARNERS: Adult Learner, Staff Development
ID: 01384
Is this course right for me?
This one and a half day assessment course is if you are applying to extend range of work within the same sector by adding Gas Fires and Wall Heater Safety (HTR1).
Types of appliances covered by HTR1 include:
- Gas fires
- Wall heaters
- Convector heaters
- Stoves, which may be open, balanced or fan assisted
- Flueless gas fires (with and without catalytic converters)
- Greenhouse heaters
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?
You must hold Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1) and Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters (CENWAT).
What will I learn?
This assessment is designed to assess the competence of a gas engineer to install, exchange, commission, disconnect, service, carry out repairs and attend to breakdown of appliances and includes:
- Identifying Appliance type
- Apply the guidance given in the manufactures instructions and Appropriate British Standard
- Ensure that the appliance is safe to use
Topics covered include:
- Gas Safety Legislation
- Installation of pipework and fittings
- Test for tightness
- Checking and/or setting meter regulations
- Identification of unsafe situations
- The Operation and positioning of emergency controls
- Emergency notices and warning labels
- The operation and checking of gas safety devices and controls
- Flue testing
- Installation of open, balanced and fan assisted flue assemblies
- Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures
- Characteristics of combustion
- Ventilation
- Re-establish existing gas supply and re-light appliances.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Practical examination
- Written examination
What can I do next?
On completion of this assessment you will be able to apply to Gas Safe for registration subject to your current certification.
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?
- One passport sized photograph (if not already submitted)
- Photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence)
- Copies of prior learning and/or qualifications
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?
- No additional costs
Any costs above are approximate and may change. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
