ACS GAS TRAINING COURSE | BECOME A GAS SAFE ENGINEER

Tutors with decades of experience in the industry deliver a complete, three-step ACS Gas Training Course. With a mixture of theoretical knowledge and practical skills making up the course, students learn everything they need to know to go onto become a qualified gas engineer. On-site experience is a mandatory part of the course and it is invaluable to gas trainees.

Here at Options Skills, we provide you with support and the best platform possible from which to gain your ACS qualifications and become a gas safe registered gas engineer.

Duration: 300 Guided Learning Hours

Available for those who are complete beginners, as well as those with existing industry experience, initial training to become a gas engineer will be tailored to suit your needs.

Stage one of the ACS Gas Training Course is delivered in small groups at one of the Options Skills training centres. You will be taught a mixture of theoretical information and practical skills, ranging from health and safety instruction to gas cooker installation and servicing.

This part of your gas training is designed to be a in-depth introduction to gas work and installation, preparing you to move onto stage two where you will undertake on-site work experience with a qualified gas engineer.

Centre led training can be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis and you will be tutored by experienced gas engineers who have years of experience in the industry.

Duration: Minimum 100 days

Stage two of training is a legal requirement for anyone training to become a gas engineer.

During this stage, you will spend a minimum of 100 days working with a qualified gas engineer. Under their supervision, you will undertake a range of gas work, documenting this to complete a portfolio.

Your portfolio acts as evidence of the work you have undertaken as a trainee and must be of an acceptable quality to allow you progress to the next stage of training.

Options Skills can guarantee to provide students with a gas engineer with which to work if necessary.

The time taken to complete the portfolio will vary from trainee to trainee. There is a minimum duration of 100 days and a maximum duration of up to 2-years for you to complete this stage of your training.

Duration: 80 Guided Learning Hours

In your final stage of the ACS gas training course, you will be invited back to the training centre to undertake your ACS initial training and qualifications.

Including a practical and verbal examination, you will cover Gas Core Safety, Central Heating and Boilers, Gas Fires, Gas Cookers and Flue Gas Analyser – otherwise known as the domestic suite of gas qualifications.

ACS gas qualifications must be renewed every 5-years, although the process just involves reassessment for existing registered gas engineers.

Once you have successfully passed your ACS Gas Assessment, you may now apply to the Gas Safe Register for membership in your own right. Membership of the Gas Safe Register is renewable annually and fees are payable directly to the Gas Safe Register.

G1 - Centre Led Training

Division	Gas Training Division
Module	G1 - Centre Led Training
Course Title	Domestic Gas Course

With Effect from November 2017, all New Entrants to the Gas Industry in the UK must follow a standardised Level 3 RQF (Framework of Regulated Qualifications) Gas Course that is delivered by an approved Gas Training Centre.
The Managed Learning Programme (MLP) delivered by Options Skills meets the requirements of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) document Standards of Training in Gas Work IGEM/IG1 leading to:
The acquisition of initial Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Gas Fitting Operatives (ACS) certificate(s) of Gas Safety Competence.
The acquisition of a Framework of Regulated Qualifications (RQF) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) gas utilisation certificate.
The issue of a Training Completion Certificate (TCC).
Please see below for abbreviated Gas Course Syllabus:

Duration	300 Guided Learning Hours plus structured self-study
Location	Training Centre
Attendance Type	Full time (Monday to Friday) or Part Time Week Blocks
Suitability	This programme is designed for New Entrants to the Gas Industry.
Prerequisites	Candidate must be assessed for suitability prior to course attendance
	Candidate must be registered with awarding body 1-week before the start of course
Course Objective	To develop the candidates understanding and knowledge of Gas Regulations and critical practical skills required to work as a Registered Gas Installer

Course Content - Practical	Domestic Natural Gas
	Health & Safety Instruction
	Gas Pipework Installation
	Soldering, Pipe Bending, Using Compression Fittings
	Fabrication of Steel Pipework
	Internal Gas Carcassing
	Installation of Central Heating Radiator
	Gas Meter Installation
	Gas Boiler and Water Heater Installation, Maintenance and Service
	Gas Cooker Installation and Service
	Gas Fire Installation, Maintenance and Service
	Tightness Testing
	Working - Standing Pressure
	Gas Rating of Appliances
	Use of Flue Gas Analyser
	Installation of Gas and Heating Controls
	Fault Finding
	Design and Installation of Heating Circuit
	Testing of Gas and Heating Controls
	Electrical Systems and Controls
	Basic Wiring Testing
	Spillage Testing
	Flue Flow Testing
	Purge Volume
	Commissioning of Gas Appliances

Course Content - Theory	Health & Safety
	History of Gas Industry
	Gas Pipework
	Pipe Sizing
	Combustion
	Principles of Gas Flues
	Chimney Standards
	Ventilation
	Gas Controls
	Y' Pland and 'S' Plan Installations
	Boiler Design, Combi, System and Heat Only
	Types of Heating Systems, Heating Design Referencing Part L/ F of Building Regulations
	Types of Hot Water Storage
	Unsafe Situations
	Electrical Awareness
	Gas Safety Regulations

Assessment	Written and Practical Assessment
Qualifications	RQF Certificate of Completion of Managed Learning Programme (Gas)
Accreditation	Logic Certification
Next Step	G2 - On Site Portfolio Building

G2 - On Site Portfolio Building

Division	Gas Training Division
Module	G2 - On Site Portfolio Building
Course Title	Domestic Gas Course

Duration	Open - Minimum 100 days
Location	In the workplace
Attendance Type	Not applicable
Suitability	For new entrants to the Gas industry.
Prerequisites	Completion of module G1 / Step 1 - Options Skills Managed Learning Programme
Course Objective	This is a legal requirement to enable the candidate to gain valuable on-site experience with a practising and Registered Gas Installer. The trainee will work under supervision using skills gained at the training centre, building confidence, knowledge and experience

Course Content - Practical	A suitable portfolio of evidence must be built under the supervision of a registered gas installer. This will include a variety of tasks such as those listed below. The portfolio is not limited to this list, it is intended as a guide only:
	Gas pipework installation
	Connect gas meter
	Internal gas carcassing
	Install gas appliances, cookers, fires, water heaters and boilers
	Undertake soundness tests, working pressure, standing pressure
	Use of flue gas analyser
	Landlord Safety Checks
	Spillage test
	Flue flow test
	Purge volume
	Commissioning of gas appliances

Course Content - Theory	Not applicable
Assessment	Portfolio will be assessed and verified by Options Skills to Industry Standard
Qualifications	Not applicable
Accreditation	Logic Certification
Next Steps	G3 – ACS Initial Training and Assessment

G3 - ACS Initial Training and Assessment

Division	Gas Training Division
Module	G3 - ACS Initial Training and Assessment
Course Title	Domestic Gas Course

Duration	80 Guided Learning Hours
Location	Training Centre
Attendance Type	Full Time (Monday – Friday)
Suitability	For people that wish to gain ACS Gas Qualifications
Prerequisites	For candidates that have completed G1 Managed Learning Plan and G2 on-site portfolio. Candidate will only be assessed for appliances/ qualifications listed below if he or she has built sufficient evidence within their portfolio.
Course Objective	Train and assess candidates understanding of Gas Supply Regulations. If successful you will obtain ACS Gas Qualifications that will allow the candidate to apply for Gas Safe Registration in your own right or work as an approved operative for a Gas Safe Registered organisation

Course Content - Practical	Refresher Training and preparation for Assessment

Course Content - Theory	Refresher Training and preparation for Assessment

Assessment	Written and practical assessment for core gas safety, use of flue gas analyser and gas safety for domestic appliances; boilers, water heaters, gas fires and gas cookers
Qualifications	Domestic Suite of Gas Qualifications
	CCN1 – Core Gas Safety
	CENWAT – Central Heating and Water Heaters
	CKR1 – Gas Cookers
	CPA1 – Flue Gas Analyser
	HTR1 – Gas Fires
Accreditation	Logic Certification
Next Step	Apply for Gas Safe Registration

Spread the cost of your ACS Gas Training with Options Skills and Divido

Pay In Installments – Flexible Payments in partnership Divido

We now offer a range of attractive finance packages such as 19.9% over 36 months through our partner Divido.

The application process is simple, takes around 5 minutes for you to complete, is carried out online with a decision made within 30 seconds of completion.

If you decide to take advantage of our installment plans, here’s a quick guide to everything you’ll need to know.

REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES

1 YEAR / 12 MONTHS
Purchase price	£6,999	Total repayable	£7665.11
Deposit	£1,000	Duration of agreement	12 months
Amount of credit	£666.11	Rate of interest	19.9%
12 monthly payments	£555.43	19.9% APR Representative

2 YEARS / 24 MONTHS
Purchase price	£6,999	Total repayable	£8320.74
Deposit	£1,000	Duration of agreement	24 months
Amount of credit	£1321,74	Rate of interest	19.9%
24 monthly payments	£305.03	19.9% APR Representative

3 YEARS / 36 MONTHS
Purchase price	£6,999	Total repayable	£9014.95
Deposit	£1,000	Duration of agreement	36 months
Amount of credit	£2015.95	Rate of interest	19.9%
36 monthly payments	£222.64	19.9% APR Representative

Who is Eligible for Finance?

Applying for an installment plan is similar to applying for a new credit card. The details you provide are checked against public registers, such as credit-rating agencies. To increase the chances of acceptance, ideally, you will have a good credit history – (no late payments, CCJ’s, etc) – and meet the following minimum criteria:

Be over 18 years of age
Be working at least 16 hours per week
Have 3 years of UK address history

Questions?

Feel free to give us a ring on FREE PHONE: 0808 301 8904 or send us an email on enquires@options-skills.co.uk, and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Alternatively, visit us at our training centres to discuss your options further.

About Divido

Divido Financial Services Limited (‘Divido’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For more information, please visit: https://www.divido.com

Learning a trade such as gas engineering opens up a world of opportunities. Not only do you learn a skill for life, but you create the opportunity to become your own boss. Being self-employed, you can set your own working hours, rate of pay and choose which jobs you will undertake.

In the industry, you also get the benefit of variety. No working day will be the same, you’ll be working on different jobs, for different people and in various locations.

With a shortage of skilled workers across the board and an increase in housing being built, tradespeople such as gas engineers are in high demand. Those already in the trade are earning an average annual income of £32,500, but there is great potential for an even higher amount.

For more information, read Why Become A Gas Engineer and How Much Can I Earn As A Gas Engineer.

Options Skills offer a great service and we provide you with the best opportunity to begin your career as a gas engineer.

Throughout training, you will have a student liaison manager ensuring everything is going smoothly and who you can talk to if ever necessary. We continue to offer support even after you’ve completed your ACS gas training course and qualified.

During your time here, you will be taught by tutors with years of industry experience, who really know the ins and outs of the industry. You will also undertake on-site training, ensuring you’re fully introduced to the industry and have sufficient experience before you begin working independently.

If you know an experienced gas engineer who is happy supervise you, you can work with them as you build your portfolio of work.

However, if you don't, here at Options Skills, we guarantee to find you a qualified gas engineer to act as your mentor during step two of your ACS gas training course.

Due to years of experience in the industry, Options Skills have built up an impressive network of gas engineers, meaning we will be able to place you with someone local to allow you to complete your gas portfolio.