A classroom day with Derek
IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4 workshop
Spend a day with Derek going through IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4. We’ll look at tightness testing and purging, work through examples and leave time for your questions.
Who it’s for
Already testing gas installations?
For gas engineers who already understand tightness testing and purging and want to go through Edition 4 with Derek.
You’ll need some existing gas knowledge to follow the day. This workshop is not suitable as a first step into gas work.
Workshop coverage
What we’ll cover
Where Edition 4 applies
Checking whether Edition 4 applies to the installation and gas you’re working with, and when you need a different procedure.
Working through the test
The equipment and preparation needed, followed by let-by, stabilisation and tightness testing. We’ll discuss how the test conditions vary between jobs.
Working out installation volume
Working out installation volume from the pipework and meter, with examples showing when you need it for testing and purging.
Understanding pressure loss
Investigating pressure loss, checking the pipework separately from the appliances and understanding which criteria apply to the gas and installation volume.
Planning a direct purge
Working out purge volume and going through the procedure and safety precautions. We’ll explain why you still need to consider purge volume after the tightness test.
Example jobs and your questions
Bring your questions. We’ll discuss example jobs, clear up common misunderstandings and refer back to the standard.
How the day works
Examples, demonstrations and discussion
Derek will explain and demonstrate, with examples to work through and time for questions. If you’re looking for individual hands-on practice, speak to us before booking. We can’t promise that everyone will carry out a complete test or purge.
Materials & preparation
What to bring
We’ll confirm what’s supplied and what you need to bring when you book.
- Bring a pen, calculator and questions you want to discuss.
- Ask us which worksheets or handouts will be provided.
- Check equipment arrangements with us before bringing your own kit.
- Ask whether you need to bring your own copy of Edition 4, and about refreshments or lunch.
Before you book
What attendance means
This is a practical learning workshop, not an assessment or qualification course. No certificate is issued. Attendance does not confer Gas Safe registration or extend your existing scope of competence.
- It does not replace ACS assessment or the full published standard and applicable manufacturer instructions.
- It is not a full gas-training programme or a guarantee of competence after one day.
- Discussion of an example does not certify a customer’s installation or replace the checks required on site.
This is a TomKat workshop about IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4. No IGEM endorsement, accreditation or CPD certification is claimed.
Dates, price & booking
£180 including VAT
£180 per person including VAT, with a maximum of 8 at our training centre in Ashton-under-Lyne. Use the WhatsApp button to ask about dates and book your place.
- Next dates
- Ask us on WhatsApp for available dates.
- Price
- £180 per person, including VAT.
- Class size
- A maximum of 8 attendees.
- Times
- We’ll confirm start and finish times for your chosen date.
- Venue
- TomKat Gas Training centre, Ashton-under-Lyne.
- Booking
- Book through the WhatsApp button below. We’ll confirm your date and booking details with you.