April 2016

If you're a budding gas engineer, you'll need ensure that you undergo an ACS assessment to obtain the qualifications you require to join the Gas Safe Register; an obligation for all UK installers. This ACS certification demonstrates a level of competence necessary to become Gas Safe registered. Qualified installers will also have to renew their qualifications periodically in order to remain on the register, and to ensure that they are following the latest regulations.

Here at Access Training we provide a number of courses that include an ACS certification, allowing Gas Engineers to practice their trade safely and responsibly. This accreditation can be completed as a stand-alone qualification or as part of our full gas training packages, simply select your required assessment format from the range of options below:

Separate ACS Certifications:

ACS Initial Assessment

This assessment package is able to offer you a choice of the following:

Initial CCN1 only
Initial CCN1 + 1 appliance
Initial CCN1 + 2-4 appliances

ACS Gad Reassessment

If you're an experienced installer looking to renew your qualifications, we will be able to offer you a range of reassessment packages from the following:

CCN 1/CPA 1: Core gas safety - Up to 5 days
CCN 1+4: Core sas safety + 4 appliances (inc CPA1) - Up to 5 days
CENWAT 1: Central heating boilers - Maximum 1 day
CKR 1: Domestic cookers - Maximum 1 day
HTR 1: Gas fires and wall heaters - Maximum 1 day
MET 1: Meters - Maximum 1 day

Full Gas Training Packages:

Professional Gas Engineer Course

This bespoke course allows you to gain the skills and knowledge required to become a professional gas engineer, providing you with opportunities to train in areas including ventilation, appliances, safety legislation, and more! It also includes a guaranteed work placement opportunity, providing you with first-hand experience of the industry and a competitive advantage upon entering the industry.

Premier Gas Engineer Course

This advanced course provides candidates with a thorough knowledge of gas work and theory, while also including electrical wiring and circuit training for the installation of power for gas boilers, along with other similar tasks. As part of this course, you will gain recognized qualifications in both gas and electrical work, allowing you to complete a wider range of operations on completion of the course.

Premier Plumbing Course

This course is ideal for beginners who wish to qualify as a professional plumber and heating engineer in a single course, providing candidates with all the essential qualifications required to enter the trade. Offering a combination of plumbing, gas and electrical accreditations, this programme is ideal for those hoping to seek a wide variety of work.

If you have any further questions about completing the ACS certification with us, or if you would like to find out more about our trade professional courses, please feel free to get in touch.

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