ACS - Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety and Appliances
FIND THIS COURSE NEAR YOU
Enter your full UK postcode below
General Information
Background and Prerequisites
CCN1 (or a suitable changeover) is required for any operative wishing to work on domestic gas installations and appliances. In addition, the operative must also hold the relevant appliance element relating to 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 CCN1 core domestic gas safety certificate is regarded as an equivalent 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
Related Qualifications and Resources
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 natural gas core domestic gas safety and the installation, serving and maintenance of domestic appliances which include:
-
Gas Cookers.
-
Gas Fires/Heaters.
-
Central Heating/Water Heaters.
-
Laundry Appliances.
-
Water Heaters.
-
Ducted Air Heaters.
-
Leisure Equipment.
-
Domestic Gas Meters.
-
Range - Cooker Boilers.
-
Water Boilers (Swimming Pool).
-
Forced Draught Gas Burners.
-
Atmosphere Sampling CO & CO2.
What progression opportunities are available when I achieve this accredited certification?
These certificates are a valuable asset in the career progression of engineers working on appliances in domestic premises.
Achievement of these certificates forms part of a broader development path for those aiming to become multi-skilled engineers or specialists in domestic and commercial appliance and heating services.
These certificates are 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.
- Domestic Medium Pressure Meter Regulators and Controls.
- Gas Safety Inspection (Landlord Gas Certification).
- Smart meter installation.
- Commercial Heating appliances.
- Commercial Catering appliances.
- Non-Domestic Pipework.
- Commissioning Commercial Plant & Equipment.
- Changeover Core Assessment NG to LPG.
- LPG Core Gas Safety and appliances in Permanent Dwellings, Residential Park Homes, Leisure Accommodation Vehicles, Boats, Yachts and other Vessels.
Further career advancement into supervisory and management jobs may be achieved by acquiring the following qualifications awarded by LCL Awards:
What is involved in delivering this accredited certification’s assessments?
Centres delivering the ACS Core Domestic Gas Safety and Domestic appliances 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