Wirral-Based Experts in Carbon Monoxide Training

Based in Wirral, Merseyside, Brocks Training Centre Ltd provides a great range of training courses and assessments to local clients. From carbon monoxide training to LPG assessments, we’ve got something for everyone. Call us today to learn more about what we do.

ACS – New Entrant Training

The BPEC Gas Foundation comprises of a series of gas safety training courses. The courses have been designed to provide a route into the gas industry for individuals who do not currently hold the pre-requisite qualifications necessary to qualify to undertake assessments under the Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives (ACS).

The programme can be completed either one day per week, in weekly blocks, evenings-only, or any combination of these methods. Training centres will be given access to the BPEC website safe login detailing the training syllabus and individual session plans for each part of the training programme.

The duration of the training programme is flexible and is dependent upon the candidate gaining sufficient on-the-job and off-the-job experience. A typical off-the-job (classroom-based) training programme will take the average candidate approximately 40 days to complete.

The BPEC Gas Foundation will consist of 280 guided learning hours as well as the completion of the candidate portfolio of work experience and must provide evidence of a range or work experience representative of a minimum of 420 hours (12 weeks).

While it is difficult to predict what will be encountered on the job, the work experience must be suitably varied to ensure that the person did not do exactly the same thing day after day. The portfolio should provide evidence of real world work experience gained by the candidate.

Successful completion of both the centre-based assessments and portfolio will enable candidates, once certified and in receipt of their certificate, to undertake the assessment of competence (ACS).

The following elements form the basis of the BPEC Managed Learning Programme:

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  • Gas Pipework and Fittings (Identification, Installation Methods, and Techniques)

  • Non-Gas-Related Risks Hazardous Situations and Electrical Safe Isolation

  • Elements/ Components Relevant to Central Heating Boilers, Systems, and Controls (Optional)

  • Gas Safety Legislation (Law, Codes of Practice, Industry Standards, and Guidance)

  • Characteristics of Combustion and Natural Gas

  • Carbon Monoxide in Dwellings and Combustion Performance of Gas-Fired Appliances

  • Standing, Operating Pressures, Burner Pressures, Gas Rates, and Checking/ Setting Meter Regulators

  • Positioning of Emergency Control Valves, Appliance Isolation Valves, and Emergency Procedures

  • Tightness Testing and Purging, Actions, and Procedures

  • Ventilation Requirements

  • Flues and Chimneys

  • Gas Safety Devices and Controls

  • Re-Establishing Gas Supplies, Re-Lighting Appliances, and Gas Rating

  • Unsafe Situations/ Use of Emergency Notices and Warning Labels

  • Installation of Appliances (Central Heating Boilers - 14 Hours)

  • Course Assessments

       - Additional Appliances (Cookers, Fires, Water Heaters - 7 Hours Each)

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  • Servicing, Repair, and Gas Safety Faults (Central Heating Boilers - 14 Hours)

       - Additional Appliances (Cookers, Fires, Water Heaters - 7 Hours Each)

Carbon Monoxide Awareness

This Carbon Monoxide (CO) awareness course contains information which will raise the awareness of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide. This course is ideal for delivery to organisations that have responsibility for maintaining gas safety in their properties such as local authorities, hospitals, and landlords.


The assessment involves a small number of questions to answer at the end of the awareness training.


Stephanie Trotter OBE, President and Director of the charity CO-Gas Safety, was inspired to create the course after the death of a registered gas installer Matthew Nixon aged 22 in 2010. Matthew had died from CO from using a petrol generator indoors to power his tools. He had been in the gas industry from the age of 16. Therefore in the opinion of the charity registered gas installers could also undertake this course.

Please note that the deaths of Kelly Webster (36) and Lauren Thornton (10) in 2013 were caused in 2013 by another registered gas installer (petrol generator in a boat on Lake Windermere).


Candidates are required to provide 2 (two) recent passport photographs

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course as it is a non-installer course.

Non-Domestic Gas Training and Assessment

Training is not a prerequisite for candidates undertaking re-assessment.

Prerequisites

ICPN1, ICPN1LS, COCNPI 1LS, TPCP1A, TPCP1

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Candidates wishing to extend the scope of their work (see definitions) will have to carry out realistic work environment (RWE) extended training in relevant competencies AND be on the Gas Safe Register (GSR) for a minimum period of 6 months.

The period of training is determined by which competencies will be required (see above).

Properly recorded on-site experience covering relevant competencies may be used (this relates to witnessed Testimony from a GSR Engineer. A signed declaration made by the GSR engineer with whom the experience was gained must detail the exact work experience covered and be supported by evidence e.g. Portfolio)

ACS Refresher Training (Natural Gas)

Training is not a prerequisite for candidates undertaking re-assessment.

However, candidates wishing to extend the range or scope of their work (see definitions) will have to carry out realistic work environment (RWE) extended training in relevant competence(s) AND be on the Gas Safe Register (GSR) for a minimum period of 6 months.

The period of training is determined by which competences will be required.

Properly recorded on-site experience covering relevant competences may be used. This relates to witnessed Testimony from a GSR Engineer. A signed declaration made by the GSR engineer with whom the experience was gained must detail the exact work experience covered and be supported by evidence e.g. Portfolio.

We offer training and assessment for Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) in the following competences:

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*CPA1 has been included as part of CCN1 assessment since April 2012

**DAH1 not currently on offer – to be confirmed

Candidates holding a Certificate of Competence with an expiry date within 12 months will be eligible for Reassessment.

Candidates holding a Certificate of Competence with an expiry date of more than 12 months will have to undertake Initial Assessment.

Dates

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Water Regulations

Assessment Information

This course covers the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales).

Who Should Attend This Course?

The course is for anyone requiring an understanding of water regulations/water bylaws. In particular, it’s best for those wishing to become approved plumbers/contractors. Successful candidates are encouraged to join an approved plumbers/ contractor’s scheme, such as those managed by SNIPEF, APHC, CIPHE, WIAPS, and the regional water utility companies. This enables them to issue a certificate of completion to both the householder and the water company.


Please note that other industry-related qualifications may be required to join these schemes. Candidates are required to provide 2 (two) recent passport photographs together with any prerequisite competency certificates required. 10% reduction on course fee when booked with Unvented

Prerequisites

Trainees will need to have some knowledge of plumbing and the water industry.

Dates

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Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)

Assessment Information

This course is for plumbing and heating engineers who want to install Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. It will demonstrate their competence so they can either join a Competent Persons’ Scheme allowing the self-certification of installations, or to notify the local Building Control department prior to commencing work.


Candidates are required to provide 2 (two) recent passport photographs together with any pre-requisite competency certificates required.


10% reduction on course fee when booked with Water Regulations

Prerequisites

Trainees must hold a recognised trade qualification e.g. NVQ/SNVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or Domestic Heating, which will include Water Regulations, OR be working towards one OR have evidence of a number of Years’ experience in the plumbing or heating industry and hold a Water Regulations certificate.


BPEC have set a Water Regulations Certificate as a minimum prerequisite.

Dates

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LPG Systems

CoNGLP 1 - Generic Fuel Changeover Core Domestic Gas Safety Assessment

This course covers domestic and commercial aspects of cross training from natural gas to LPG. It is usually linked with other assessments – PD, RPH, LAV – but could be a standalone.

This Gas Safety Assessment covers the following aspects of LPG:

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  • Cylinder Location

  • Safety Requirements

  • Sizing for Single Controls

  • LPG Supply Pressure

  • Operation and Positioning of Emergency Isolation

  • Flow Controls and Valves

  • Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures

  • Installation of Pipework and Fittings Relating to LPG

  • Test for Tightness

  • Checking System Pressures

  • Regulators

  • Under Pressure and over Pressure Valves

  • Ventilation Relating to LPG

Prerequisites for This Assessment

Before this assessment may be undertaken, the operative must hold only one of the following:

Prerequisites for This Assessment

  • CCN 1

  • COCN 1

  • CCCN 1

  • COCNPI1 LS

  • CESP 1

Timings for Assessment

There is an element of both theory and practical assessment which would entail 1 day of attendance.

Work on Appliances

Operatives already holding a Domestic Core & Appliances with one fuel who successfully complete a fuel changeover will be competent to work on those appliances in both fuels with certificates issued accordingly.


Candidates wishing to extend the range or scope of their work (see Definitions) will have to carry out realistic work environment (RWE) extended training in relevant competence(s) AND be on the Gas Safe Register (GSR) for a minimum period of 6 months.


Candidates are required to provide 2 (two) recent passport photographs together with any pre-requisite competency certificates required.

Energy Efficiency (Part L)

Assessment Information

The Part L qualification is designed for central heating installers that need to self-certificate their work via one of the Competent Persons Schemes (CPS). 


This course covers the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations and has been updated to cover the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide 2013 and 2018 requirements, energy-related Products (ErP), and the Boiler Plus legislation.

Prerequisites

Applicants should be experienced installers of gas, oil, or solid fuel domestic central heating systems.

Contact us, in Wirral, Merseyside, to find out more about our carbon monoxide training and LPG assessments.

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