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Quality Training & Assessment forThe Gas IndustryOil Firing TechniciansElectrical EngineersSpecialist Gas Assessment Services Ltd.Unit 8 Broughton WayOff Thompson RdWhitehills Business ParkBlackpool, Lancashire. FY4 5PNTel : +44 (0)1253 697078E-mail. steve@sgas.co.ukWeb site. sgas.co.ukThank you for your enquiry regarding one of our Training Courses and / or Assessments atSpecialist Gas Assessment Services Ltd., Blackpool. Attached is a list of courses, assessments,duration and costs currently available with SGAS. Courses may also be conducted at on-sitelocations, subject to adequate provisions and site safety.Prices for on-site courses are available on request.Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your training /assessment needs and we willbe happy to guide you through the application procedure.If you wish to apply for any of the courses listed, please contact the centre by phone or email.To reserve any of the courses we will require a 25% deposit.Due to the nature of the training & assessment scheme process, pre payment will be requiredprior to starting the course.Prices quoted are at 1 st July 2015.Many thanks,Steve Johnston PhD, MSc, MIGEMfor and on behalf ofPage 1

ContentsPageDomestic Gas Safety Training & Assessment 3Domestic Appliances Training & Assessment 3CMDDA1 – Carbon Monoxide & Dioxide Atmosphere & Appliance Testing 4Domestic LPG Gas Safety Training & Assessment 5Domestic LPG Appliances Training & Assessment 5Caravan Gas Safety & Appliances Training & Assessment 5LPG Vessels and Underground Pipework 5Commercial Gas Safety Training & Assessment 6Commercial Appliances Training & Assessment 6Commercial Pipework Training & Assessment 6Commercial Engineer (starter package) 7OFTEC Oil Firing Technicians - Training & Assessment 7Unvented Hot Water Systems 8Water Regulations 8Energy Efficiency 8Cavity Wall Installers – Gas Safety ACOP 1 – 2 – 3 8Combination Boilers 8Specialist LPG & Miscellaneous Courses 8Category 2 & 3 – Extended Training & Assessment 9Solid Fuel Course 9Part P – Domestic Electrical Installer 10City & Guilds Electrical Courses 10Renewable Energy Courses 11Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (F-gas courses) 12ACS Terms & Conditions 12SGAS Map and Directions 15SGAS Website 16Page 2

Domestic Natural Gas Courses and Initial & Re-AssessmentsCategory of certificationACSCodeRe-AssessmentDuration/Cost(ex VAT)Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety CCN 1 2 days£250Change over from LPG to Natural Gas COLPNG1 1 day£150Core Domestic Meter Installer CMA 1 2 days£225Core Emergency Service Provider CESP 1 2 days£225Changeover from Core Domestic Natural CODNESP 1 1 dayGas Safety to Emergency Service Provider£160Domestic Gas Fired Central Heating up to CENWAT ½ day70 kW net & Domestic Gas Instantaneous£85Water Heating AppliancesDomestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters HTR 1 ½ day£85Domestic Cooking Appliances CKR 1 ½ day£85Domestic Laundry Appliances LAU 1 ½ day£85Domestic Gas Meters MET 1 3 hours£60Domestic Gas Fired Ducted Air Heaters up DAH 1½ dayto 70 kW net£85Gas fired Range CookersCKHB 1½ daye.g. Aga, Stanley etc£95Appliances with Forced Draught Burners DFDA 1 ½ day£95Domestic Leisure Equipment LEI 1 ½ day£95Combustion Performance AnalysisAssessment onlyCombustion Performance AnalysisTraining & Assessment PackageCarbon Monoxide / Carbon DioxideDomestic Atmosphere & Appliance TestingTraining & Assessment / Assessment PackageInitial AssessmentDuration/Cost(ex VAT)3 days£2951 day£1752 days£2502 days£2501 day£175½ - 1 day£100RefresherTraining if required(ex VAT)2 days£2501 day£1252 days£2502 days£2001 day£125½ day£55½ - 1 day£100½ day£55½ - 1 day½ day£100£55½ - 1 day½ day£100£55½ day½ day£95£55½ - 1 day½ day£100£55½ - 1 day½ day£125£55½ - 1 day½ day£125£55½ - 1 day½ day£100£55CPA 1 N/A ½ - 1 day£90 inc certCPA 1 N/A ½ day course - Promotional packageTraining & Assessment + Certification£90 + £35 certificationCMDDA1(see nextpage)N/A2 days course - Promotional packageTraining & Assessment + Certification£350 (inc certification)- Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety- Domestic Gas Fired Central Heating - upto 70 kW net- Domestic Gas Fires and Wall Heaters- Domestic Cooking Appliances- Domestic Gas Instantaneous Water - -Heating AppliancesCCN 1 / CPA1*CENWAT*HTR 1*CKR 1CCN / CPA1& *Appliances3 days£445or*Appliances only1 - 2 days£250See SGASNew EntrantCoursesCat 1 - Package3 – 3.5 days (R)Training andassessmentCCN1/CENWAT/CKR1/HTR1/CPA1£495Add CPA1(Assessment only)for £65if completed at thesame time asappliances(no additionalcertification fee)4 – 4.5 days (I)Training andassessmentCCN1/CENWAT/CKR1/HTR1/CPA1£675Plus £65.00 (net) Certification fee per Certification Activity / Re-assessments & Additional days @ £100 per dayN.B. Fast Track Certification (5 working days) can be arranged for an additional £45 (net)Page 3

What is CMDDA1?CMDDA1 is an ACS assessment (also with training for those who are not fully conversant will BS 7967) thattests the gas safety competence of an operative in the work of carrying out carbon monoxideand carbon dioxide room monitoring & combustion performance testing using electronic portable gas analyserson domestic gas appliances following indication of fumes, smells, spillage or leakage of combustion products COdetector activation etc., by both a practical and knowledge and understanding assessment.CMDDA1 will be required :- Follow up a visit by National Grid (Transco) – where fumes have been suspected SGAS For Local Authorities and nominated subcontractors responding to calls from their tenants Where a customer suspects fumes due to activation of a CO alarm Where a customer suspects fumes due to signs of spillage or smells being emitted from an applianceGas Safe Register will have a separate category for CMDDA1 and only operatives with the new CMDDA1assessment will be deemed competent to attend such occurrences.SGAS have put together a 2 days course, which includes the assessment for CMDDA1.The course content includes:- Advanced combustion theory Types of analyser and CO2 monitoring equipment BS 7967-1,2,3,4 Carbon monoxide in dwellings and combustion performance of gas fired appliances HSE guidance - HS(EH)40 HSE guidance - HS(L)56 Additional requirements for ventilation and flues for oil and solid fuel appliances Simulated room CO build up testing using the latest „state of the art‟ training simulation equipment /software Practical procedures required to fulfill the requirements of the investigation Completing relevant reports and documentationCourse duration2 daysCourse fees (training & assessment)£350 + VATIf training is not required, we also offer „assessment only‟ – Price on request.Page 4

Domestic ACS LPG Training and Initial & Re-AssessmentsCategory of certificationACSCodeCore Domestic LPG Safety CCLP 1(PD-LAV-RPH-Boats asrequired)Core Domestic LPG Safety – ExternalCCLP/EP 1pipework onlyNatural Gas to LPG Safety Changeover (CCN1is a pre-requisite)CONGLP 1PD onlyRe-AssessmentDuration/Cost(ex VAT)2 ½ - 3 days£2752 - 2 ½ days£2201 day£145Initial AssessmentDuration/Cost(ex VAT)2 ½ - 3 days£3252 - 2 ½ days£2501 – 1 ½ days£175RefresherTraining Duration/Cost (ex VAT)2 days£2502 days£2251 day£125Natural Gas to LPG Safety Changeover (CCN1is a pre-requisite)Natural Gas to LPG Safety Changeover (CCN1is a pre-requisite)Changeover to Mobile Catering(CONGLP1 PD is a pre-requisite)Domestic LPG Fired Central Heating up to 70kW net & Domestic LPG InstantaneousWater Heating AppliancesCONGLP 1(PD, LAV, RPHor PD & Boats)CONGLP 1Boats onlyCONCMCLP1CENWAT1 day£175½ - 1 day£1001 day£135½ day£95Domestic LPG Fires and Wall Heaters HTRLP 1 ½ day£95Caravan Gas Fires (Widney type) HTRLP 2 ½ day£95Touring Caravan Gas Fires (Carver type) HTRLP 3 ½ day£95Domestic LPG Cooking Appliances CKRLP 1 ½ day£95Domestic LPG Fired Ducted Air Heaters up DAHLP 1½ dayto 70 kW net£95Domestic LPG Meters METLP 1 ½ day£95Domestic Gas Fired Ducted Air Heaters up to DAHLP 1½ day70 kW net£95LPG fired refrigerators REFLP2 ½ day£95Cabinet Heaters (Limited scope)CCLP1/MC 2 – 2 ½ days(those without current ACOP 15, CCLP1, CONGLP1)CABLP1£250Cabinet HeatersCABLP1 1 ½ days(must hold ACOP 15, CCLP1 or CONGLP1)£125Storage vessel pipework – individual service VESLP11 daypipes and vessels£125Storage vessel pipework – LPG multi-user / VESLP21 daynetworks£125Testing & Purging TPCP1 1 day£150Electro fusion jointing EFJLP1 1 day£1001 ½ days£200½ - 1 day£1501 day£145½ - 1 day£100½ - 1 day£100½ - 1 day£100½ - 1 day£100½ - 1 day£100½ - 1 day£1002 - 3 hours£65½ - 1 day£952 - 3 hours£952 – 2 ½ days£2501 ½ days£1251 day£1001 day£1251 day£1501 day£1001 day£1251 day£1251 day£125Price on requestTraining & Assessment / Assessment Package- Core LPG Safety (PD)CCLP 1- Domestic LPG Fired Central Heating - upto 70 kW net- Caravan Gas Fires (Widney)- Domestic LPG Cooking Appliances*CENWAT*HTRLP 2*CKRLP 1See NaturalGas PackagepricesSee NaturalGas PackagepricesSee NaturalGas Packageprices- Domestic LPG Instantaneous Water - -Heating AppliancesPlus £65.00 (net) Certification fee per Certification Activity / Re-assessments & Additional days @ £100 per dayN.B. Fast Track Certification (5 working days) can be arranged for an additional £45 (net)Page 5

Non-Domestic Gas Courses and Initial & Re-AssessmentsCategory of Certification ACS Code Re-AssessmentDuration/Cost(ex VAT)Core Commercial Gas Safety – NGor Core Commercial LaundryCore Commercial Gas Safety – NG (Limited scope pipeinstaller core)Change over from Domestic NG to Core Commercial GasSafety (candidates must hold a current ACOP 1-5 or CCN1)Commission, Service, Repair & Breakdown of Boosters,Compressors, Controls and Pipework NG (≤ 0.5bar)Commission, Service, Repair and Breakdown of GasFuelled Engines – NG and LPGCOCN 1Or CCLNGCOCNPI 1LSCoDNCO 1BMP 1CGFE 12. days£2651½ days£2501 – 1.5 days£1951 day£1251 day£150Commissioning of Gas Fired Plant andEquipment NG and LPGCCP 11 day£150Commission, Service, Repair & Breakdown ofCDGA 11 dayCommercial Direct Fired Heating Equipment NG/LPG£125Commission, Service, Repair & Breakdown ofCIGA 11 dayCommercial Indirect Fired Heating Equipment NG/LPG£125Commission, Service, Repair & Breakdown of Overhead CORT 11 dayRadiant Tube / Radiant Plaque Heaters NG/LPG£125„Limited Scope Operative’ Installation of first fixICAE 1 LS 1 dayCommercial Appliances and Equipment NG/LPG£125Commercial Laundry Equipment – Additional Core and CCLNG1 dayLaundry Appliance (Change over from COCN)CLE£175Commission, Service, Repair & Breakdown ofCLE 11 dayCommercial Laundry Equipment NG/LPG£125Install & Commission Commercial Low PressureCMET11 dayDiaphragm(U65 and above) and RPD meters£125Install & Commission Commercial Turbine Meters CMET2 1 day£125Installation of Commercial Pipework (first fix) NG/LPG ICPN 1 1 day£125‘Limited Scope Operative’ Installation of Commercial ICPN 1 LS 1 dayPipework (first fix) NG/LPG£125Testing and Purging of Low Pressure Commercial Pipework TPCP 1A1 daynot exceeding 1m 3 in vol & 40mb operating pressure. NG£125Testing and Purging of Commercial Pipework - thisTPCP 11 dayassessment covers NG & LPG installations£150Commercial Catering Core Gas SafetyCCCN1 2 – 2.5 daysAssessment£265CCN1 – CCCN1 Change-over CODC1 1 day£195CCN1 – CCCN1 Change-overCODC11 - 2 days& Catering appliances (Group 1-2-3)COCATA1£295Commercial CateringBoiling Burners i.e.COMCAT1 0.5 dayRanges, Ovens, Bains Marie, Boiling TablesGroup 1etc.£95Commercial CateringWater Boilers i.e.COMCAT2 0.5 dayPressure Type, Pressure SteamersGroup 2£95Commercial CateringFryers and Grills i.e.COMCAT3 0.5 dayBratt Pans, Griddles ect.Group 3£95Commercial CateringFryers and Grills i.e.COMCAT4 0.5 dayBratt Pans, Griddles ect.Group 4£150Commercial CateringAppliances with forced draught burners COMCAT5 1 dayGroup 5£125Training & Assessment / Assessment PackageCommercial Service Engineer PackageCOCN 1orCoDNCOCIGA 1CORT 1CDGA 1ICPN14 days£675(with COCN1)or 3 days£625(with CoDNCO1)Initial AssessmentDuration/Cost(ex VAT)2.5 days£2951½ days£2651 – 1.5 days£1951 day£1251 day£1501 day£1501 day£1251 day£1251 day£1251 day£1251 day£1751 day£1251 day£1251 day£1251 day£1251 day£1251 day£1251 day£1502 – 2.5 days£2951 day£1951 - 2 days£2950.5 day£950.5 day£950.5 day£950.5 day£1501 day£1255 days£725(with COCN1)or 4 days£675(with CoDNCO1)RefresherTraining Duration/Cost (ex VAT)2 days£2502 days£2502 days£250Price on request1 day£1251 day£1252 days£250Price on request2 days£250To add TPCP1a to this package TPCP1a £95 £95Plus £65.00 (net) Certification fee per Certification Activity / Re-assessments & Additional days @ £100 per dayPage 6

New Commercial Gas Engineer (Starter Package)If you are looking for additional business opportunities, our New Commercial Gas Engineers Training and Assessmentcan now be undertaken in just 3½ days. This reduction in training and assessment time has also been recognisedand is reflected as a significant cost reduction in our new package.New SGAS Commercial Gas Engineer PackageWhat‟s included Highly acclaimed commercial training Course manual (includes Commercial Gas Safety, Pipework and Appliances) Workbook examples CoDNCO1 – Change over from domestic CCN1 ICPN1 – Installation of commercial pipework CIGA1 – Installation, service, commission and repair commercial boilers, waterheaters and direct fired air heaters TPCP1a – Testing and purging 3½ - 4days programmeYou can add other commercial appliances or commercial catering for a discountedfee (when carried out at the same time)Costs (net)£695 + £65certification feeN.B. Renewal costs forthis package£645 + £65certification feeOil Firing, Electrical & Water Courses and AssessmentsOil Scheme Courses – for the OFTEC Self Certification SchemeCategory of Certification Assessment Code Assessment**Duration and Cost(ex VAT)Domestic/Light Commercial ≤45kWCommissioning, Servicing and FaultFinding – Pressure Jet BurnersCommercial ≥45kW / 2 stage burners -Commissioning, Servicing and FaultFinding – Pressure Jet BurnersDomestic/Light CommercialCommissioning, Servicing and FaultFinding – Vaporising BurnersOFT 101OFT 201OFT 1021 - 1.5 days£175 Assessment fee1 - 1.5 days£175 Assessment fee1 - 1.5 days£175 Assessment feeDomestic/Light Commercial Installations OFT 105e 1 day£135 Assessment feeRefresher TrainingDuration and Cost(excluding books)(ex VAT)2 days£2202 days£2202 days£2200.5 day£95Domestic/Light Commercial Storage TankInstallationOFT 600a1 day£135 Assessment fee0.5 day£95OFT 101 – 105e – 600aPackage deal (A1)OFT101–105e–600a2 – 2.5 days£420 Assessment fee2 days£220OFT 101 – 102 – 105e – 600aPackage deal (A2)OFT 101 – 201 – 105e – 600aPackage deal (B1)OFT 101 – 102 – 201 – 105e – 600aPackage deal (B2)OFT101–102105e–600aOFT101–201105e – 600aOFT101–102105e – 600a – 2012 – 2.5 days£520 Assessment fee2.5 – 3 days£520 Assessment fee2.5 – 3 days£650 Assessment fee2 days£2202 days£2202 days£220Re-assessment costs – as above less 10%Plus £65.00 Certification fee per Certification Activity / Re-assessments & Additional days @ £100 per dayPage 7

Unvented Hot Water Systems & Water Regulations – for the Self Certification SchemeLegislation and Codes of Practice, Installation, Commission and Inspection to Building Regulation G3Course Title Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseex VATVented & Unvented Domestic Hot Water CourseTraining & AssessmentHWSS T&A1 day£170Vented & Unvented Domestic Hot Water AssessmentonlyHWSS (Assessment only)0.5 - 1 day£150 (I) / £135 (R)WRAS Water Regulations Course & Assessment WRAS/REGS 1 day£170WRAS Water Regulations AssessmentWRAS/REGS(Assessment only)0.5 - 1 day£150Legionella Course & Assessment L8 1 day£150Plus £30.00 Certification fee per Certification Activity / Re-assessments & Additional days @ £100 per dayEnergy Efficiency Course – for the Self Certification SchemeCourse Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseex VAT(Training & Assessment)Energy Efficiency – Self Certification Scheme Part L1(Interactive Training & Assessment)LOGIC/EE1 day£160(inc certification fee)Courses and Assessments for the Cavity Wall Insulation Industry (approved by CIGA & HSE)Course Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseex VATACOP 1-2-3 Course & Assessment– SGAS Certification & Course NotesACOP 1-2-31 day (Mon - Fri)£125 (inc certification fee)ACOP 1-2-3 Course & Assessment– SGAS Certification & Course NotesACOP 1-2-31 day (Saturday)£150 (inc certification fee)ACOP 1-2-3 Assessment only– SGAS CertificationACOP 1-2-30.5 day£95 (inc certification fee)Fault Finding Courses and AssessmentsCourse Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseex VAT(Training & Assessment)Introduction to electrical principles, multimeterskills & basic fault finding, ‘Y’ Plans & ‘S’ Plans +Combination boilers, components & fault findingCombi 13 days£350 (inc certification fee)& includes free multimeterCombination boilers fault finding – Advanced(must have passed above course)Specialist LPG Courses and AssessmentsCombi 21 day£125 (inc certification fee)Course Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of CourseLPG Vessel Inspector – Training & Assessment LPGINSP 4 days (price on request)Page 8

Category 2 – Extended Training & Assessment (Gas)Course Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseex VAT(Training & Assessment)Extended Training – for Category 2 candidates(candidates must also complete on-the-job training/ experience with a registered gas engineer)Cat 2 ProgrammeCCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, CPA110 days£1700 + £60 cert feeCategory 3 – Extended Training & Assessment (Gas)Course Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseex VAT(Training & Assessment)Managed Learning ProgrammeExtended Training – for Category 3 candidates(candidates must also complete on-the-job training/ experience with a registered gas engineer)MLP ProgrammeCCN1, CEN1, HTR1, WAT1, CKR1 &Energy Efficiency20 days£2995 + £60 cert feeSolid Fuel Heating CourseCourse Title SGAS Code(s) Duration / Cost of Courseinc VATSolid Fuel Heating CourseAPHC(Training & Assessment)2 days£295SOLID FUEL HEATING COURSE & ASSESSMENTThis course has been written by the APHC. The training course is a method of proving competence in the installation of solidappliances and heating systems fed by solid fuels under the requirements of Building Regulations Competent PersonsSchemes.COURSE OBJECTIVES/KEY BENEFITSTo provide the relevant knowledge and understanding to meet the requirements of current Building Regulations for the designand installation of solid fuel appliances and heating systems fed by solid fuel in domestic properties.WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?Anyone involved or who intends to become involved in the design and installation of solid fuel heating systems. This does notjust apply to installers but also architects, merchants, chimney sweeps etc.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS/PRE-REQUISITESThe course is aimed primarily at practicing heating engineers who already have some knowledge of the fundamentalrequirements of solid fuel appliances and heating systems.COURSE CONTENT* Solid fuel wood burning appliances/pellet stoves* Requirements of Part J and Part L1 of the Building Regulations* SEDBUK efficiency* Design and installation of solid fuel appliances and heating systems* Storage of fuel and testing for moisture contentCOURSE DURATIONTwo daysTRAINING METHODTheoryASSESSMENTMultiple choice question paperCOURSE OUTCOME/QUALIFICATIONCandidates who successfully complete the assessment will receive an APHC Solid Fuel certificate of competence.Page 9

Electrical Scheme Courses – for the Self Certification SchemesCourse Title Code(s) Duration / Cost of Course(ex VAT)(Training & Assessment)LOGIC CERTIFICATIONPart P – Domestic Electrical Installer (DEI)Electrical Training & Assessment4 days£595 + £50 Certification17 th Edition Full Course – CG 2382-15 City & Guilds 3 days£400PAT Testing – C G 2377 City & Guilds 1 day£185Inspection & Testing – QCF Level 3Initial VerificationInspection & Testing – QCF Level 3Periodic / Condition ReportingLOGIC CERTIFICATIONLOGIC CERTIFICATION3 days£5753 days£575Re-assessments & Additional days @ £100 per dayFor further information on City & Guilds Courses – www.cityandguilds.comPage 10

Renewable Energy Scheme Courses – for the MCS Certification SchemesCourse Title Code(s) Duration / Cost of Course(ex VAT)(Training & Assessment)Solar Thermal Hot Water CourseThis course will give candidates detailed explanations &practical examples of selecting, installing and commissioningflat plate collectors, evacuated tube arrays, fully filled anddrain-back solar systems, Including;-Regulations & Standards-Collector Types-Solar Heated Storage Vessels-Solar Primary Circuit Types-Basic System Design & Integration-External & Internal Site Survey Requirements-Filling & Commissioning-Servicing & Fault FindingQCF Level 3LOGIC CERTIFICATION2 - 3 days£495 inc certificationGround & Air Source Heat Pumps CourseThis course will give candidates detailed explanations &practical examples of selecting, installing and setting to workair source pumps, ground source pumps, brine circuits (loop,slinky and borehole), and integration to domestic heating andhot water systems. The course will amongst other topics coverthe following;QCF Level 3LOGIC CERTIFICATION3 days£525 inc certification-Heat Pump Principles (ground & air source)-Regulations & Standards-Evaporation & Condensation process-Servicing, Commissioning & Fault Finding-Ground Source systems & circuits (slinky & borehole)-Filling & VentingSolar Photovoltaic Course (up to 6Kw)This course will give candidates detailed explanations &practical examples of selecting, installing and commissioningsolar photovoltaic systems and is accredited by Logiccertification. Amongst other things the course will cover;· Regulations & Standards· AC & DC Theory· Cell Types and benefits· Circuit Design· System Design & Integration· External & Internal Site Survey Requirements· Setting to work and commissioning· Servicing & Fault FindingBiomass (Pellet only)The objective of this qualification is for learners to demonstratethey are competent in the installation, commissioning andmaintenance of wood pellet burning appliances in accordancewith legislation, regulations and industry standards to;QCF Level 3LOGIC CERTIFICATIONQCF Level 3LOGIC CERTIFICATION2-3 days£495 inc certification2-3 days£660 inc certificationUnderstand the Requirements to Install, Commission andMaintain Wood Pellet Burning AppliancesInstall, Commission and Maintain Wood Pellet BurningAppliancesPage 11

Refrigeration and Air conditioning (F-gas)This City and Guilds course (F-gas C&G 2079) is aimed at Gas, Oil and Renewable Technology Installerswho wish to expand their knowledge. The SGAS F-Gas course is designed for those wishing to expandtheir scope of work to include refrigeration, heat pumps and air-conditioning with need to meet the legalrequirements for working with Fluorinated Gases, or F-Gases, and other ozone depleting substancesNew Refrigeration and Air conditioning (F-gas) PackageWhat‟s included Costs (net) Costs (net) Refrigeration principles Pressure and enthalpy relationship5 day course 3 day course Components and controlsFull training and Refresher training Brazing and jointingassessment and assessment, for Strength and tightness testingexperienced Refrigerant recovery and transferengineers Leak checking£765£565 Fault finding Service and Maintenance 5 days programme Free refrigerant slide rule comparator includedGeneral Conditions applicable to all ACS GAS applicantsThe applicant must supply information regarding their gas industry experience and/or qualifications currently orpreviously held.The applicant must specify each type of gas work (as identified in the ACS codes e.g. CCN1 = Core Domestic Gassafety) that you wish to carry out and the application category (shown below) that you believe you are. For details ofcodes refer to SGAS document “ACS Codes issue 5 (Dec 02).Please note that if there is specific or material cause to doubt the validity of your application, the Assessment Centremust validate the information provided and may reject the application if satisfactory supportive evidence is notavailable.If an application is rejected, you will be notified promptly in written form with the reasons stated.Please note. The Assessment Centre will rigorously adhere to the application categories.Applicants will fall into one of the three categories listed below. Applicants that do not satisfy the criteria of Categories1 or 2 will be classified as category 3, which is a new entrant to the gas industry.Please note. In the event of disputes relating to applicant categorisation CITB will be the final arbitrator relating tocategorisation of applicants. However, in the first instance the assessment centre are responsible for ensuring andconfirming that the applicant‟s category of application is correctly determined in accordance with the OperationalRequirements (CD-ROM issue 03-02) effective 01 August 2003.Page 12

Category 1Category 1 applicants are experienced gas fitting operatives from within or outside of the United Kingdom.Please note. Applicants who would normally fall into category 1 but a) have had a gas competency certificate orqualification withdrawn in the past. Or b) Been deemed incompetent in the past in matters of gas safety, mustcategorize themselves as Category 2 and provide to the assessment centre full details of the qualification withdrawalor circumstances in which they were deemed incompetent.a) They are:i. Seeking to renew expiring or expired certificates of gas safety competence i.e. HSC ACoP, ACS or GasServices N/SVQs or,ii.iii.Seeking assessment and certification to extend their range of gas work, or,Foreign nationals seeking to obtain certificates of gas safety competence enabling them to meet UK gaswork requirements. Please note applicants in this category must present evidence of their gas fittingqualifications and experience to the Assessment Centre. (When this information is not in English, theapplicant must provide and attach a translation of this information to the application form.)Category 1 specific application conditionsApplicants applying for Initial or Reassessment must present to the Assessment Centre all appropriate certificates ofgas safety competence currently or previously held.The applicant must declare, by deleting the code on the application form accordingly, whether they:a) Are registered with The Council for Registered Gas Installers (CORGI), either:i. SEO. : As a self employed operative. (including the corgi business registration number.) orii. CRE : As an employee of a CORGI registered employer (including the corgi business registrationnumber.) orb) Are not registered or covered by CORGI registration.(NR)Category 2Category 2 Applicants are persons applying for certification who do not fall into category 1 or 3. For example anindividual who is seeking gas certification for the first time and is currently qualified in a trade allied to gas work. E.g.Plumber, HVAC technician. Refrigeration engineer.Please note. Category 2 also includes Applicants who would normally fall into category 1 but a) have had a gascompetency certificate or qualification withdrawn in the past. Or b) been deemed incompetent in the past in matters ofgas safety.Applicants must provide evidence that they hold qualifications relevant to the area of gas work they are seeking toobtain certification in.Please note. The qualifications submitted must have enabled competence to be demonstrated in the generic workactivities associated with fossil fuelled appliances/equipment and/or pipework installation, including, any of thefollowing work activities, flueing or ventilation or the installation, maintenance or commissioning of such appliances.Applicants must present evidence to the Assessment Centre prior to the commencement of assessment.Examples of appropriate qualifications include:a) Plumbing craft qualification or N/SVQ (oil and/or solid fuel options) – suitable initially for domestic orcommercial central, water heating or pipework installation.b) Pipefitter/welder craft qualification or N/SVQ – suitable initially for commercial pipework, pipeworkcommissioning and meter installation.Page 13

c) Heating and Ventilation craft qualification or N/SVQ – suitable initially for commercial pipework andappliance installationd) Refrigeration Engineer/fitter craft qualification or N/SVQ – suitable initially for commercial appliance andpipework installationPlease note. Applicants in this category must also provide written evidence to the Assessment Centre confirming thatthey have undertaken „on the job‟ gas installation and/or maintenance training and have experience of gas work thathas been carried out under the direct supervision of a competent operative(s) employed by a CORGI registeredbusiness, that would support their application for the range of assessment to be undertaken.Please note The duration and content of the “on the job” training programme will be determined by the scope of gaswork to be undertaken. Evidence in the form of a portfolio of the completion of such a training programme must bepresented to the Assessment Centre prior to the operative taking assessments.This evidence must be in writing from the employer detailing precisely the areas of gas work previously carried out.Category 2 specific application conditionsApplicants with relevant qualifications and experience must declare whether they have:a) Had a gas competency certificate or qualification withdrawn in the past.b) Been deemed incompetent in the past in matters of gas safety and if so provide details for review by theCertification Body.Please note. Applicants who would normally fall into category 1 but have been designated category 2 because a)they have had a gas competency certificate or qualification withdrawn in the past. Or b) they have at some time beendeemed incompetent in matters of gas safety, must provide to the assessment centre full details of the qualificationwithdrawal or circumstances in which they were deemed incompetent. Prior to any assessment taking place theassessment centre will notify the Certification Body of the situation and then the Certification Body will make adecision regarding the application after a full review of the circumstances (which may include communication withCorgi or the applicants employer or other relevant parties) and keep a record of the outcome of the review for sixyears.)Category 3Category 3 applicants are new entrants to the gas industry.Please note it is considered that such applicants are those without a relevant related qualification and/or experience,entering gas industry employment for the first time or changing career direction.Category 3 specific conditionsAn applicant in this category is one that has not been able to provide acceptable evidence of relevant qualificationsand gas work experience. Therefore the application will be rejected.Please note.Individuals in this category are advised to seek training and experience which will result in attainment of aNational/Scottish Vocational Qualification (N/SVQ) in Gas Services, Installation and Maintenance at Level II or Ill or toobtain employment with a registered business who is willing to provide an auditable extended period of company „inhouse‟ gas training programme and organisational support to the operative prior to taking ACS assessment.Page 14

Directions / Map to SGAS1. From the M6, turn off at junction 32 (M55)2. At junction 4 of the M55, turn off and keep in the left hand lane3. At the roundabout take the first left and position yourself in the right hand lane4. Exit the next roundabout as if you are heading into B & Q5. Follow map below to SGAS6. Please park in the car park at the side of SGASSGAS8 Broughton WayOff Thompson RdWhitehills BusinessParkBlackpoolFY4 5PNSGASB&QOutside Inn(Premier Inn)Hallam Way,BlackpoolFY4 5NZTravisPerkinsBMWUseful contact detailsSGAS t: 01253 697078f: 01253 768162e: enquiries@sgas.co.ukweb: www.sgas.co.ukOutside Inn t: 01253 830603f: 01253 830600web: http://www.premierinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24167SGAS Location QR codeSatNavAs we are situated on a new estate, the best road to enter in your SatNav is HallamWay, Blackpool – FY4 5NZPage 15

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