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Key details

Course area
Construction
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Other course
Course level
Other

Course introduction

The CCN1 module is the cornerstone of the Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) for gas engineers. This part-time course provides essential training and assessment in core gas safety competencies, enabling candidates to work legally and safely with gas installations and appliances in domestic settings. Whether you're entering the industry or renewing your certification, CCN1 is the mandatory foundation for all further ACS qualifications.

The Core Gas Safety Assessment covers the core competencies needed to obtain the Gas Safe certification.

The theory and assessment covers:

  • Gas safety legislation
  • Gas emergency actions and procedures
  • Products and characteristics of combustion
  • Ventilation
  • Installation of pipework and fittings
  • Tightness testing
  • Checking and/or setting meter regulators
  • Identification of unsafe situations, emergency notices and warning labels
  • Operation and positioning of emergency isolation controls and valves
  • Checking and setting appliance burner pressures and gas rates
  • Operation and checking of appliance gas safety devices and controls
  • Chimney and flue standards, inspection and testing
  • Installation of open, balanced and fan assisted chimneys
  • Re-establish existing gas supply and relight appliances

Course information

24 hours

All students must be employed in the industry and currently hold a gas qualification or equivalent.

This is qualification is mandatory for gas installers who require the Gas Safe certification.

You will undertake theory and practical activities to assess competence.

Any domestic appliance category can be taken upon successful completion of CCN1

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