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