Successful completion and certification of a Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (MLP) monitored through a registered Gas Centre Assessment Team
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
The CCN1 Initial Assessment is the foundation qualification for anyone wishing to become a domestic gas engineer. It provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work safely with gas and is a prerequisite for undertaking appliance-specific gas qualifications. Successful completion demonstrates competence in core gas safety principles and is an important step towards achieving Gas Safe registration.
Further information
The Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Initial Assessment is designed for new entrants to the gas industry who have completed an approved training programme and are looking to gain their first domestic gas safety qualification. It is suitable for individuals seeking to work on domestic gas installations and appliances and begin a career within the gas and heating sector.
- Understand the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
- Learn the principles of gas safety and safe working practices.
- Understand the characteristics and properties of gas.
- Learn the procedures for gas tightness testing and purging.
- Understand combustion, ventilation, and flueing requirements.
- Learn how to identify and classify unsafe gas situations.
- Understand emergency actions relating to gas escapes and unsafe appliances.
- Gain knowledge of gas installation pipework, controls, and components.
- Learn how to interpret current industry standards and guidance.
- Develop the underpinning knowledge required to work safely and competently within the domestic gas industry.
Following successful completion of the Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) Initial Assessment, candidates will be able to work towards building the supervised workplace experience required within the domestic gas industry.
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom-based theory sessions and practical training activities. Candidates will learn through tutor-led presentations, demonstrations, discussions, and practical exercises designed to develop both technical knowledge and practical understanding.
Assessment consists of a series of theory and practical assessments covering the core gas safety competencies required by the CCN1 qualification.