CCN1 Natural Gas Safety (Initial Assessment)
Validate Your Gas Safety Skills Through the CCN1 Assessment
The CCN1 Initial Assessment is the essential starting point for gas engineers looking to gain their ACS qualification and work legally on domestic gas appliances in the UK. Designed for experienced tradespeople entering the gas industry, the CCN1 confirms your competence in core gas safety, installation, maintenance, and fault finding in line with current regulations.
Our CCN1 Initial Assessment is ideal for plumbers, heating engineers, and skilled trades transitioning into gas. You’ll be assessed by industry-experienced professionals in a supportive, well-equipped environment that reflects real-world working conditions. Successful completion allows you to progress to appliance modules and apply for Gas Safe registration, opening the door to more work and higher earning potential.
A CCN1 Initial Assessment is valid for 5 years.
Next course dates
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Anytime
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£360
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Anytime
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Bispham Campus
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2 Days
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£360
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Gain Eligibility to Work Legally on Domestic Gas Installation
Career Progression & Prospects
Certification Membership of the Gas Safe Register is a legal requirement for any installer wishing to carry out gas work in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and Guernsey. This Initial Assessment for Natural Gas Safety allows you to register as a member of Gas Safe and allows you to work in domestic settings in this capacity.
Next steps at B&FC
Once you are registered with Gas Safe, you can look to expand your portfolio of skills by adding specialist accreditation to your CCN1. At B&FC we offer CENWAT, CKR1 Cookers, HTR1 Space Heaters, Unvented Hot Water, ACS Natural Gas to LPG and more.
For our full range of engineering training for the gas industry, please see our dedicated page.
Key Course Information
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this assessment. However, you need to be a competent gas engineer who is familiar with all the regulations regarding gas installation, repair and maintenance in a domestic setting and the skills to carry these out safely and effectively. If you would like refresher training prior to taking the assessment, we offer a 2-day CCN1 gas safety training course here at B&FC which will help you to feel more confident about your knowledge and skills set.
Qualification obtained
CCN1 Natural Gas Safety (Initial Assessment)Fees and funding
This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.
Extra costs and equipment
All equipment required for the successful completion of this programme is supplied by B&FC.
Terms and conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
What You'll Be Assessed On
You will be assessed on the following areas: both in a practical and theoretical context:
- 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
How You'll Learn
The CCN1 Initial Assessment is an assessment rather than a training course which takes place over two days at our dedicated gas training centre. You will have time to familiarise yourself with the equipment and tools at the centre prior to each practical assessment where you will be observed completing specified tasks by the assessor. The theory test will either be conducted in a classroom enivronment.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and/or assessments within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver.
The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
How You’ll Be Assessed
The CCN1 assessment is split into two parts:
Theory: Multiple-choice and written questions covering gas safety legislation, combustion, ventilation, installation standards, emergency procedures, and more. The theory test is what is called an open book test, which means you can refer to British Standards and technical bulletins.
Practical: Hands-on tasks in a controlled environment, including tightness testing, gas rating, appliance installation checks, flue flow and spillage testing, and the use of gas analysers. Candidates must demonstrate competence in real-life scenarios.