Experienced Trades Gas Training Package 3

This domestic gas training package comprising:

is for new entrants to the gas industry, those that are Experienced Trades people; those who hold a recognised qualification in the mechanical services engineering sector (e.g. plumbing) but lack gas training and experience. Qualified plumbersand alike are suitable candidates for this course,

Verification of your experience will be required, and you will need to undertake a short assessment to assess your knowledge and confirm your experience. From the outcome of this, the duration of training can be determined.

This package covers all the stages required in order to get to the point of registering with Gas Safe Ensuring you have the additional and necessary skills along the way.

This Domestic Gas Safety package of training is essential for (these specific) candidates looking to gain access to the Gas Industry. Able Skills domestic gas training course is LCL Awards accredited and following successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a Managed Learning Programme training certificate from LCL Awards. You will then be ready to start building your on-site work portfolio under the supervision of a registered gas engineer (Stage 2)

Stage 1: Domestic Gas Safety Training LCL AwardsManaged Learning Programme

This training programme will provide you with a great insight into the Gas industry and present you with an understanding of the guidelines and regulations which currently govern the ACS scheme.

During this period of gas training, we will cover:

• Basic heating systems and heating controls
• How to wire S and Y plan heating system control
• How to perform preliminary electrical safety checks to establish/re-establish the electrical supply
• Safe electrical isolation
• Heating system design, heat loss calculations and comfort conditions
• Gas appliance functions
• Principles of combustion
• Legislation
• Tightness Testing
• Pipework requirements
• Gas safety controls
• Pipe sizing
• Gas rates / Heat inputs
• Flueing
• Appliance installation and servicing
• Ventilation
• Unsafe situations

In addition, you will undertake written exams and practical assessments.

Stage 2 - Work Placement (Portfolio Completion)

Following completion of this domestic gas training programme, you will be deemed competent to undertake supervised gas work and so the next step towards Gas Safe registration will be to demonstrate your competence in the workplace and you do this by working alongside a Gas Safe Registered Engineer who acts as your on-site mentor, helping you to build a portfolio of evidence and prove your competence and safety working with Gas.

Able Skills can place you with a Gas Safe registered Engineer employed byBoiler Medicand with their assistance, you will undertake a variety of gas work on a variety of appliances to meet the requirements of the portfolio to move you on to your formal gas assessments (ACS). You will receive guidance throughout on how the portfolio evidence should be recorded.

Boiler Medic Engineers understand what is required for the portfolio and will ensure the completed portfolio meets the required standards. The range of work will without doubt meet the requirements of the portfolio but with additional experiences being made available to you.

Advantages of working on site with an experienced gas engineer is that you will come across a variety of different scenarios which are very difficult to replicate in a college environment, also issues will arise which will prepare you for the outside world once you go out on the road as a gas engineer. Dangerous situations will be found, leaks will happen, and you will be able to remember what you did at that time to resolve them or if they could be resolved.

Stage 3 Boiler Fault Finding / Wiring and Controls Course

Having provided portfolio placements for quite some time now, it has become very apparent that despite comprehensive training and a work placement, candidates knowledge of boiler service, repair and maintenance is quite minimal. To combat this, we are introducing this additional week of training to cover:

Boiler Fault Finding:

• Safe and correct use of a multimeter
• Safe electrical testing
• Identifying boiler components and their function including:
  • Pumps
  • Switches
  • Fans
  • Gas valves
  • Temperature sensors and stats
• How to test these components
• Outline common faults and remedial steps on:
  • Diverter valves
  • Expansion vessels
  • Domestic heat exchangers

Wiring & Heating Controls:

• Introduction to different heating system controls, their function and how they work
• How to wire up a range of heating systems
• How to test correctly and identify faults
• Learn about Smart controls

This course can be completed at any time during or after the portfolio placement.

Stage 3 - ACS (Approved Certification Scheme) - Core Domestic Gas Safety including CENWAT (Boilers/Water Heaters)

Following successful completion of the portfolio, you will return to able Skills for ACS assessment covering:

• Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) and
• Central Heating Boilers / Water Heaters (CENWAT)

ACSwill need to be completed before you are eligible for Gas Safe registration, and this is a requirement for all operatives involved in the installation, maintenance and servicing of domestic gas appliances and pipe-work installations.

The purpose of this Training/Assessment is to provide operatives with the knowledge and skills relating to safety regulations, procedures, and British Standards, which must be applied when working on Gas Installations.

Initial assessment forCCN1/CENWAT will require 5 daysand will cover:

• Gas Safety Regulations, British Standards and Manufacturers' Instructions
• Emergency Procedures, Labels and Warning Notices
• Unsafe Situations, and Related Documentation
• Combustion, Gas Rates, Burner/Installation Pressures
• Testing for Tightness, Purging and Relighting Appliances
• Pipework and Fittings
• Operation of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls
• Ventilation
• Flueing Standards, Installation and Testing.

*If candidates fail to achieve the required level of competency in either the practical or theory assessment, it may be necessary for them to re-sit the sections which they have failed. If this situation arises an additional cost will be incurred.

Stage 1: Domestic Gas Safety Training LCL AwardsManaged Learning Programme

For those who are experienced trades people and/or hold Plumbing qualifications but are new entrants to the gas industry, this Domestic Gas Safety Training LCL AwardsManaged Learning Programme covers all aspects of domestic gas work and gas safety which will prepare you for working on various gas appliances. This new entrant's gas training course is a real mix of workshop and classroom study to ensure that all aspects of domestic gas and related appliances are covered. Progress is monitored with regular practical and written assessments and all evidence is recorded and retained for any Governing body to view at any time; these strict control methods safeguard all candidates and assessors and ensure that accurate, quality Gas training is delivered.

Stage 2 - Work Placement (Portfolio Completion)

Part of the process to becoming Gas Safe registered is to prove competence working on various aspects of gas.This will need to be undertaken under the supervision of a Gas Safe registered Engineerwhereby a portfolio is completed detailing the gas work that has been done, supported by photographic evidence, and signed by your Gas Safe registered Engineer. Able Skills can arrange this placement for you with established company,Boiler Medic, taking the hassle out of you searching for a suitable Gas Safe Engineer.

Stage 3Boiler Fault Finding and Controls Wiring Course

This course is full of practical activities and will provide you with access to a range of boilers, old and new; in an attempt to provide you with as much knowledge as possible. This course will give you a great insight into the workings of different boilers so that you are able to confidently repair and service boilers once you are working as a Gas Engineer. This will also benefit you whilst you are working on your portfolio with Boiler Medic as they attend boiler breakdowns daily.

Stage 4 - ACS (Approved Certification Scheme)

This final week is a mix of theory and practical. During this final hurdle, you will undertake assessment to achieve:

• Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) and
• Central Heating Boilers / Water Heaters (CENWAT)

CKR & HTR1are notincluded in this package. You will have to wait 12 months from completing your ACS aspect (and be Gas Safe registered) before being able to add appliances such as:

• CKR1 (cookers)
• HTR1 (Fires)
• MET1 (Meters)
• DAH1 (Warm Air Units)

Able Skills is accredited for Commercial Gas so later on, you may wish to undertake our 3 weekChangeoverprogramme giving you access to other areas of gas work.

This Domestic Gas Safety Training LCL AwardsManaged Learning Programme is only suited to those of you have at least 2 years related trade experience or who hold relevant qualifications (see above).If you do not fit in to this category then you may want to look at the New Entrant Gas Training package 3 that we provide which will teach the essential pipe-work and associated essential skills and assessment.

If you remain unsure of your eligibility for this Domestic Gas Safety Training LCL AwardsManaged Learning Programme and you would like to speak to someone on a more personal level, please feel free to get in touch for some expert advice or if you would like to view the facilities at Able Skills, please feel free to visit us at any time.

If you are suitable for this training option, you can rest assured that our qualified team of Gas Trainers and Assessors will provide guidance, support and assistance in a realistic environment to build confidence and competence so that you are ready to undertake your work placement.

The portfolio placement we are offering is completely bespoke. Naturally it will meet the portfolio requirements but unlike any other placement available, it will give you so much more to ensure, without a doubt, you are industry ready, competent and confident.

All of our courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Dartford, Kent. The centre is easily accessible by road, being just 10 minutes from junction 1a on the M25. We are only a short walk from Dartford train station which is served by frequent trains taking 35 minutes from central London. For anyone travelling from further away, we have our own accommodation available at only £25 per night.

We are open 7 days a week (08.30 16.00) for visitors so if you would like to find out more about this course or about Able Skills, please feel free to pop in, no appointment necessary.

The cost for this Experienced Trades Gas Training Package 2 is £4540.00 including VAT.

A £1000.00 deposit will secure a booking and the balance for the training aspect can be paid in instalments

For the portfolio, Boiler Medic will attend during your course to explain the placement options and processes (a separate fee will be payable directly to Boiler Medic)

The remainder for ACS can be paid in 2 instalments: 1 at £300.00 to book an assessment week and then the balance at £550.00

The Fault-Finding course will need to be paid at £495 when you are ready to book this in.