We offer a range of Gas Courses here at Able Skills in Dartford, ranging from courses for New Entrants and Qualified Plumbers. Also we offer the ACS Re-assessment for those that need to renew their gas ticket every five years.
Gas Training Courses at Able Skills
If you're completely new to the industry and looking to get into a brand new career, our Gas Training Courses are the perfect opportunity to start fresh and learn something completely new. Here you can see the breakdown of the training programme:
New Entrant Gas Courses
Training
Initially, during this New Entrant Gas Training Package you will get stuck in to 7-weeks of hands-on practical experience mixed with classroom sessions focusing on the theory side of the trade. During these weeks we will touch on many different subject from the very fundamental aspects to more advanced topics including; Training on aspects of health and safety relevant within the gas industry, including asbestos awareness, Training to work safely around electrical systems, Training in the use of copper and low carbon steel so that your pipe skills are established at an acceptable standard, Looking at heating controls, Airing cupboard and radiator installation practices and all areas of domestic gas safety. Taught by our talented and very experienced instructors we want you to learn, develop and feel confident in your knowledge and completion come the end of this 7-week period.
Portfolio
Next, you will look to collect evidence of work. You will need to do this on the job, meaning you will need to work alongside a registered engineer. The reason you are collecting evidence is because when registering with Gas Safe they want to see that you can work competently on the job and have some real-life experience under your belt.
ACS
Finally, you will return to our centre to take on an ACS assessment. This is an exam that focuses on Core Domestic Gas Safety and is a requirement for Gas Safe registration. 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. The test will focus on things like Gas safety, emergency procedures, purging appliances, testing, flueing standard and basically making sure you understand the stand of practice within this industry. Additionally CCN1 or Core Gas Safety Test is a prerequisite for the various appliances available including; CENWAT1: Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters, MET1: Meters, CKR1: Domestic Cookers, HTR1: Gas Fires & Wall Heaters and CPA1: Combustion Performance Analysis. - The tests that you complete will ultimately determine what you can and can't legally work on once registered and working out on the tools.
So, if a career as a Gas Safe Registered Engineer is for you, then contact us today on 01322 280202 for information on all our Gas Courses, including ACS Re-assessments!
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