ACS Domestic Commercial & Specialist
Gas Engineer Courses
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Gas Courses Wales
South Wales
Aqua Gas Training offers professional gas courses Wales. We can provide new entrant training and ACS initial assessment and reassessment. If you're looking for a change from residential to commercial gas training, we have the perfect course for you. Our state-of-the-art training centre in Bedwas, Caerphilly in South Wales allows you to learn and make assessments in an environment that reflects today's standards in domestic, commercial, and renewable installations.
Our training courses are taught by experienced gas engineers who understand the issues faced by tradesmen in today's market. We offer more than just assessments. We also help you plan your path to gas certification.
There are four categories of candidates. Category one candidates must be fully experienced gas operatives with certificates or qualifications in gas safety. Category two candidates must be already employed in a trade that is related to gas work, such as plumbing. They should also hold a nationally recognized qualification, such as a national certificate. For the associated trade association, a NVQ or city-and-guilds craft certificate will be required. To meet the category 2 requirements, the candidate will need to produce written evidence that he/she has had on-the job experience in gas installation and/or maintenance. This will be done by a qualified operative working for a registered gas safe register.
A Category 3 candidate is a candidate who is new to the gas industry. Candidates may be admitted to our pathway to gas courses if they have an engineering or trade background. However, full support and training is available before, during, and after your course. Candidates will need to be sponsored to support their training and gain ongoing work experience. A limited-scope candidate, an operative who needs partial qualification to work within a non-domestic environment, e.g., to be a pipe fitter, is a candidate with limited scope. To attain full competence, the candidate would need the assistance of an engineer. Each candidate will be evaluated individually.
If you would like to use our gas courses Wales services please don't hesitate to get in touch by either telephone or email and we can answer any questions you have and get you on the right course, we look forward to hearing from you.
Candidate Classifications
Category 1 Candidate
A fully experienced gas operative possessing a gas fitting qualification or certificates of gas safety competence.
You can book any of our courses.
Category 2 Candidate
A Category 2 candidate is a candidate: –
already involved in a trade associated with gas work, e.g., plumbing.
- who holds a nationally recognised qualification e.g., NVQ or City & Guilds craft certificate for the associated trade association.
- who has ‘on the job’ experience working with a suitably qualified gas engineer.
- Evidence of qualifications held will require to be produced.
To meet the Category 2 requirements the candidate will be required to provide written evidence confirming ‘On the Job’ experience of gas Installation and/or maintenance under the direct supervision of a competent operative employed by a business that is authorised by the Gas Safe Register.
Category 3 Candidate
A candidate new to the Gas Industry (or UK Gas Industry) may gain entry through our Pathway To Gas course.
Ideally candidates should have an engineering or trade background, however this is not essential as full training and support is available before during and after you have taken your course and associated assessments.
Candidates will require to be sponsored by an employer who can support their training and provide ongoing work experience.
Candidates’ suitability for the course will be assessed on their individual circumstances. As a first step we would therefore suggest that they contact us on 01495 722 123 for an informal discussion.
Limited Scope
A limited Scope Candidate is an operative who requires partial qualification to work in a non-domestic gas environment, e.g., to work as a pipe fitter.
The candidate would be restricted from attaining full competence, and would require the assistance of a qualified engineer to complete his duties to the required regulatory standard i.e., the candidate cannot work with or connect appliances to a live gas supply.
Each candidate would be assessed individually and should contact us to discuss their circumstances.
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