Gas Foundation PLUS! Course 

- Category 3 Candidates

 

The Gas Foundation PLUS! Course uses a system of accredited prior learning to allow candidates to use their knowledge and experience as evidence rather than needing a formal NVQ (or similar) to meet the entry criteria for the ACS gas courses.

This course is aimed at those candidates who hold no formal qualifications but who already have at least two years experience in working under supervision of a registered gas engineer. Unlike the standard Gas Foundation Course, there is no training provided for the Gas Foundation assessments, as candidates should have good working knowledge from working within the trade for a number of years. Full training is included however on the latter stages of the course to cover the syllabus for the ACS qualifications.

Candidates will build a portfolio of evidence covering various work areas, the portfolio needs to detail the work they have carried out on site and also have photographic evidence where possible. After the portfolio is completed and signed off by the registered engineer, there are four written assessment papers and two practical assessments to be completed which are taken in-centre, leading to the award of the BPEC Gas Foundation Certificate.

Once the Gas Foundation Certificate has been achieved, dates will be arranged for the candidate to attend the 6 day Domestic Gas Initial Training and Assessment Course. This will then allow the candidate to achieve their CCN1/CENWAT/CPA1 and Energy Efficiency certificates.

Course Includes:

  • Gas Foundation Certificate
  • CCN1 Core Safety
  • CENWAT Boilers & Water Heaters
  • CPA1 Combustion Performance
  • Energy Efficiency
  
  • CCN1 Core Safety

     

    • Safety & Legislation
    • Gas Emergency Actions & Procedures
    • Characteristics of Combustion
    • Installation of Pipe-work & Fittings
    • Tightness Testing
    • Checking Meter Regulators
    • Identification of Unsafe Situations
    • Emergency Notices & Warning Labels
    • Operation & Positioning of ECV
    • Checking & Setting Appliance Burner Pressures/Gas Rates
    • Operation & Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices & Controls
    • Flueing Standards
    • Open & Balanced Flue Testing
    • Installation of Open, Balanced & Fan Assisted Flues
    • Re-establishing Gas supplies & Re-lighting Appliances

    • CENWAT Boilers & Water Heaters Unit
  • Appliances Covered;
    • Natural draught & fanned draught open flue boilers.
    • Natural & fanned draught balanced room sealed flue boilers.
    • Central heating/hot water boilers and circulators
    • Condensing boilers
    • Back boiler units
    • Combination boilers & combination units

    • Flue-less instantaneous water heaters (input not exceeding 12Kw)

    • Open flued water heaters*
    • Balanced flued water heaters*
    • Fan flued water heaters*                   *input exceeding 12 KW
    		 Topics Covered;
    • Installation
    • Servicing
    • Fault Finding
    • Repair
    • Commissioning
    • Decommissioning

     

  • CPA1 Combustion Performance Analysis

     

    • Damage and factors that may affect combustion
    • Safe and accurate use of analyser to take CO/CO2 ratios - inc probe selection
    • Adjustments needed to remedy combustion problems

    The CPA1 course is for plumbing & heating installers who need to measure CO/CO2 ratios in the course of their day to day work. It is now required by the Gas Safe Register as proof that engineers are competent to carry out CO/CO2 analysis on any appliances they are working on.

     

  • Energy Efficiency

     

    • Central Heating Specification
    • Oil Boiler Systems
    • Gas Boiler Systems
    • Boiler Sizing
    • SEDBUK
    • Controls
    • Systems & Layout
    • Part L
    • Registration & Compliance

     

    This unit covers all regulations and procedures relating to advising upon and installing practical solutions that will improve energy efficiency and performance within a clients’ home. The Energy Efficiency course will be needed to ensure you have the knowledge to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.

      

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    Cost & Duration

    The early stages of the course are simply evidence gathering in order to complete the portfolio. Two short tutorials are arranged during this time in order to provide guidance and support. Any additional tutorials required will be charged for (detailed below).

    After completing the portfolio, candidates will attend the centre for the Gas Foundation Assessments – four written papers and two practical assessments. These should take no more than 2 day/s. 

    Once the Gas Foundation stage has been passed successfully, candidates proceed on to the 6 days of initial training and assessment for their ACS assessments. These are scheduled as a block and, again, are taken in centre.

      

        

    Duration

    Cost

    Course Books

    Certification Costs

    Vat Amount

    Total

    Gas Foundation PLUS!

    8 Days

    £1900

    £132

     GFP!: £300

    ACS: £50

    £440

    £2822

    Additional Tutorial

    (If Required)

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    £50

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    £10

    £60

     

     Prices correct at time of printing but are subject to change.
    We advise calling to confirm current prices.
    Revision May 2011