What is ACS?

The Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is the industry recognised and accepted route for operatives to gain a certificate of competence which is needed to become a member of the gas safe register

Course Suitability skill level

The managed learning programme (MLP) is suited to those of varying skill levels. Beginners are accepted onto this course as well as advanced learners. This can be discussed further with our staff

Beginner Skill level

ACS Qualification

Maximum 24 months completion time

CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT

Intermediate Skill level

ACS Qualification

Maximum 24 months completion time

CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT

Advanced Skilly level

ACS Qualification

Maximum 24 months completion time

CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT

Syllabus

Step 1 Classroom

Time frame: Approximately 8 months part time

Hours: 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Step 2 Portfolio

Time frame: 6 months to complete

Portfolio building is a very important part of this course. You must have a gas safe registered engineer to work with to complete this course

Step 3 Final ACS assessement

Time frame: 5 days

Your ACS assessment is completed at our centre where you trained. You will complete theoretical and practical exams in CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT (central heating boilers)

Step 4 additional qualifications

If you would like to add additional qualifications to your ticket such as domestic cookers and fires, you have the option to come back and complete these after 12 months of being on the gas safe register. Please speak to our staff to discuss your options