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CCN1 Natural Gas Safety Initial Assessment

Summary

CCN1,which covers all the key aspects of domestic gas safety, is the core qualification for anyone wanting to work on domestic gas systems and is normally required before gaining additional qualifications which allow you to work on specific appliances. The Initial Assessment course covers all the key aspects of gas safety and takes several days to complete.

This course is suitable for people who are new to gas safety training but can be used as a refresher course to renew qualifications you already hold.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
01 Aug 2024
Bispham Campus
2 Days
01 Aug 2025
Bispham Campus
2 Days

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

This qualification is an essential requirement for working on any domestic gas system in the UK and a pre-requisite for registering on the Gas Safe register.

Key information

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, your suitability for the course will be assessed by the course tutor to ensure this is the right training for you.

Qualification obtained

CCN1 Natural Gas Safety Initial Assessment

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course. Fees are as advertised and no concessions are available.

Extra costs and equipment

All equipment required for the successful completion of this programme is supplied by B&FC.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: NONE

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

There are no work placements or field trips associated with this course.

How will I learn?

You will cover the following areas:

  • Gas Safety Regulations
  • Combustion
  • Flueing
  • Let-by and tightness testing
  • Pressure regulators
  • Unsafe situations and emergency actions
  • Ventilation
  • Gas pipework
  • Re-establishing gas supplies
  • Gas rates and pressures
  • Emergency valves

The course will take place in our dedicated gas training centre which has state-of-the-art teaching facilities allowing you to practise what you learn in a simulated environment. This will in turn allow the tutor to assess that you are working competently and safely and give you any feedback necessary to improve your working practices.

Expert tutors

All our course tutors have extensive industry experience and regularly refresh their knowledge by spending time in the sector ensuring they are well versed in recent industry developments.

All of this means that they can confidently advise and guide course attendees with a real understanding of what working in the sector is like.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

To be awarded the qualification, you must successfully pass the associated theory and practical assessments associated with the course.

You will, however, have plenty of opportunity to practice the various aspects of the practical assessment you are expected to undertake and receive ongoing feedback and guidance from the course tutor to ensure your theoretical knowledge is up to scratch.