ACS - Core Domestic and Non-Domestic Emergency Service (CESP1) Gas Metering (CMA1/CMA3)
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General Information
Background and Prerequisites
CESP1 and CMA1/CMA3 (or a suitable changeover) are required for any operative wishing to either carry out emergency service gas work or gas metering work. In addition, the operative must hold the relevant pipework or meter element for the work they wish to undertake.
For the initial assessment candidates must meet the entry requirements as published in The Handbook for Learners and Centres
For re-assessment candidates must have held the element previously - if this has expired within 12 months of the assessment date the initial assessment must be undertaken.
The CMA1/CMA3 core meter gas safety certificate is regarded as an equivalence to a Level 3 QCF/RQF qualification in the gas utilisation sector (which is also aligned to ACS) and satisfies the same gas safety criteria leading to a certificate of competence recognised by the Gas Safe Register.
Assessment
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Additional Learner and Centre Information
What careers can this accredited certification lead to?
This certification enables you to register with Gas Safe Register as an engineer who has demonstrated gas safety competence in dealing with gas emergencies and the installation and exchange of gas meters.
What progression opportunities are available when I achieve this accredited certification?
These certificates are a valuable asset in the career progression of engineers dealing with gas emergencies and meter installation.
Achievement of these certificates forms part of a broader development path for those aiming to become multi-skilled engineers in domestic or commercial appliance and heating services or non-domestic meter installation.
This certificate is particularly valuable for those looking to secure ongoing work through company employment or as a sole trader.
Holders of these certificates could extend their range of certification and gas work to include:
NG Strength/Tightness Testing and Purging up to 40mbar & 1m³ volume TPCP 1A.
Domestic Medium Pressure Meter Regulators and Controls.
Smart gas and power meters.
Non-domestic meter installation.
Domestic and commercial NG gas appliances.
Further career advancement into supervisory and management jobs may be achieved by acquiring the following qualifications awarded by LCL Awards:
Level 3 Award in Auditing of a Gas Business Work Management Procedures.
Level 3 Award in Auditing of Gas Work.
What is involved in delivering this accredited certification’s assessments?
Centres delivering the ACS Core Emergency Service and Gas Meter gas safety assessments must be approved by LCL Awards and have assessors with relevant industry experience and appropriate assessing experience and or qualifications.
Assessment involves a combination of multiple-choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based exercises, and observed practical tasks.
Centres must adhere to the requirements of the LCL Awards' Approved Centre Quality Management System and the Centre Agreement in delivering the certification’s examinations and assessments.