Course Overview
The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the downstream gas industry: domestic, non-domestic, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and emergency service provider (ESP).
Depending upon the work area specified, the candidate would normally undertake a ‘core’ assessment e.g. CCN1 followed by one or more appliance or specialised assessments e.g. CENWAT. Changeover assessments are also available.
The College carries out a wide variety of assessments. Certificates are valid for five years after which re-assessment is needed. To complete a reassessment, you must hold –
- A current ACS qualification (you are able to carry out a reassessment up to 6 months prior to the expiration of qualifications with no impact on dates).
- You have previously held ACS qualifications and they have expired less than 12 months ago.
- You have previously held an ACS and it is expired longer than 12 months you will need to retake the Initial Assessment.
You’ll be assessed on your competence to carry out gas work safely in the following areas:
- CCN1 – Core domestic gas safety which includes CPA1 (combustion performance analysis natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas)
Please note candidates must hold CCN1 before completing assessment on the following appliances:
- CENWAT – Install, exchange, commission, disconnect, service, repair and breakdown of domestic gas fired central heating and hot water boilers and circulators, combination boilers, storage water heaters and instantaneous water heaters.
- CKR1 – Install, exchange, service, repair, breakdown and commission of domestic gas cooking appliances
- HTR1 – Install, exchange, service, repair breakdown and commission domestic open balanced and fan assisted flued gas fires and wall heaters
- MET1 – Install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters
You will also be eligible to complete the following specialist courses:
- CMDDA1 – Carbon monoxide and combustion performance testing using electronic portable gas analysers, and detailed investigation of appliances
- CONGLP1PD Changeover domestic gas to domestic LPG for permanent dwellingsCONGLP1LAV Changeover domestic gas to domestic LPG for leisure accommodationCONGLP1RPH Changeover domestic gas to domestic LPG for residential park homesHTRLP2 Closed flue gas fires
As part of the BPEC application process candidates will need to provide a passport photograph and all original copies of certificates relevant to your application on the day of training.
Course fees are as follows:
Domestic
Reassessment CCN1 costs £580
Reassessment of CENWAT1 CKR1, HTR1, MET1 will cost £130 per appliance, and will take an extra 1/2 day per assessment.
Training is not a pre-requisite for re-assessment, but it can be provided by the college upon request.
- 1/2 day training costs £330
- a full day of training costs £660
Re-assessment candidates have the option to purchase an up to date training manual at a cost of £53
Please enquire regarding the cost of the specialist courses.
