Bournemouth and Poole College Domestic Gas Foundation course is designed for people wishing to enter the gas industry.

This 8 week gas course (one week per month) is essential training and assessment for candidates looking to gain access to the Gas Industry. Gas training is a mandatory part of becoming Gas Safe registered. This training program will provide you with a great insight into the Gas industry and present you with an understanding of the guidelines and regulations which currently govern the ACS scheme.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

On completion of the course, you will receive Gas Foundation Certificate. You can then apply to undertake the relevant Initial ACS assessments.

Once you pass their assessments, you can become Gas Safe registered and then work on Natural Gas in the qualified elements . 

After passing the initial ACS assessments and gaining industry experience you can increase your qualifications by adding additional appliances e.g., Cookers and Fires or LPG.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

Have a minimum of 18 weeks of recorded work with a 'Gas-safe' registered engineer.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP01150 04/09/2023 N/A £4300.00 £4300.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Costs 

The total cost for the course is £4300. There is NO VAT at the college.

Associated Costs 

The cost of ACS Examinations are not included.

ACS ASSESSMENTS CCN1 £495 ALL APPLIANCES (COOKERS / FIRES / BOILERS) £170 EACH

Course content

Course Content 

During this period of gas training we will cover:-

  • Legislation
  • Tightness Testing
  • Pipework requirements
  • Gas safety controls
  • Pipe sizing
  • Gas rates / Heat inputs
  • Flueing
  • Appliance installation and servicing
  • Ventilation
  • Unsafe situations
  • System wiring

More info

Start Day/Time 

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

Duration 

8 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

BPEC Certificate

Awarding Body 

BPEC

Curriculum Area 

Construction - Building Services

More about the course 

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

Duration 

8 Weeks

Attendance 

Part-time

Level 

Other Courses

Qualification Name 

BPEC Certificate

Awarding Body 

BPEC