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Course Overview

An assessment of the individual’s competence in gas safety related areas, specifically installation, exchange, disconnection, service, repair and commission of domestic gas appliances and equipment.

This course is to test the knowledge and skills of gas operatives in accordance with the health and safety legislation and conformity with the European Standard EN45013.

Upon completion of the course the candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • Fluing
  • Combustion
  • Ventilation
  • Pipework
  • Gas safety regulations
  • Unsafe situations procedures.

This also constitutes refreshers for new standards and regulations.

To apply for this assessment you must satisfy the BPEC criteria.

You must provide information to the assessment centre regarding your gas industry related experience and qualifications.

You will require a CAT2 evidence record to support your entry for this course. Support and guidance in the completion of this is given prior to starting the course.

BPEC assessments are conducted in accordance with nationally agreed standards and in compliance with the requirements of the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS).

The assessment consists of 4 written papers and a practical assessment.

On completion of this assessment you will be able to apply to Gas Safe for registration subject to your current certification.

In addition you may wish to consider assessment and training where appropriate in:

  • CKR1 (Cookers)
  • DAH1 (Warm Air)
  • CENWAT1 (Boilers/water heaters)
  • HTR1 (Fires and wall heaters)
  • MET1 (Meters)
  • CONGLP1 (NG to LPG Core Gas Safety Changeover)
  • HTRLP2 (LPG Appliances)
  • LPG for Boats is also available.

For Course booking and further details please contact Gas Booking Centre on 01202 205712 or gascentre@bpc.ac.uk

Awarding Body:
BPEC

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Building Services

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Part-time

Duration

2 Days

Location

Poole Campus

Adult Fee

525.00

16 - 18 Fee

525.00

Adult Fee with Concession

525.00

To book on this course please telephone: 01202 205172, or email: gascentre@bpc.ac.uk