Course Information
The LPG Changeover course is designed for qualified gas engineers who already hold current natural gas ACS qualifications and wish to extend their scope of work to include Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installations and appliances.
This course covers the three most commonly requested LPG sectors:
- PD – Permanent Dwellings
- RPH – Residential Park Homes
- LAV – Leisure Accommodation Vehicles
Successful completion enables engineers to undertake installation, servicing, maintenance, commissioning and repair work on LPG systems within the categories achieved and subject to Gas Safe registration requirements. LPG qualifications are particularly valuable for engineers working in rural areas, off-grid properties, holiday parks, caravan parks, mobile homes and leisure accommodation sectors.
The course focuses on the key differences between natural gas and LPG systems, including fuel characteristics, storage arrangements, regulators, safety controls, cylinder installations, pipework requirements, ventilation, emergency procedures and industry standards.
Duration:
Typically 2–3 Days
2 days
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Qualified domestic gas engineers holding current ACS qualifications.
- Gas Safe registered engineers looking to expand into LPG work.
- Heating engineers working in rural and off-grid locations.
- Engineers servicing caravan parks and holiday parks.
- Engineers maintaining residential park homes.
- Gas engineers wishing to increase their range of services.
- Employers developing engineers to work on LPG installations.
- Engineers seeking additional Gas Safe categories.
Learners regularly attend from Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Birmingham, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and throughout Shropshire and the West Midlands.
What You Will Learn
During the course you will develop knowledge and practical understanding of:
- LPG legislation and industry standards.
- Properties and characteristics of LPG.
- Differences between LPG and natural gas.
- LPG supply pressures.
- Emergency isolation procedures.
- Cylinder storage requirements.
- Cylinder sizing and location.
- Regulators, valves and flow controls.
- LPG pipework installation requirements.
- Tightness testing and purging procedures.
- Ventilation requirements.
- Safe commissioning procedures.
- Identification of unsafe situations.
- Gas emergency actions and procedures.
- Installation, servicing and maintenance requirements.
Permanent Dwellings (PD)
The PD category covers LPG installations within domestic residential properties where LPG is used instead of mains natural gas. This is the core LPG changeover qualification and forms the foundation for many LPG engineers.
Residential Park Homes (RPH)
The RPH category covers LPG systems installed within residential park homes. Engineers learn the specific requirements associated with park home installations, including LPG supply arrangements and safety considerations.
Leisure Accommodation Vehicles (LAV)
The LAV category covers LPG installations within caravans, motorhomes and leisure accommodation vehicles. This includes appliance installation, servicing, maintenance and safety requirements specific to mobile accommodation.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must already be qualified gas engineers before attending this course.
To enrol onto LPG Changeover, candidates must hold one of the following current core gas qualifications:
- CCN1 Core Domestic Gas Safety.
- COCN1 Core Commercial Gas Safety.
- CCCN1 Core Catering Gas Safety (where applicable).
Candidates must also hold the equivalent natural gas appliance qualifications for the LPG appliance categories they intend to work on.
For example:
- LPG boilers require the equivalent natural gas boiler qualification.
- LPG cookers require CKR1.
- LPG fires require the relevant appliance certification.
Photo ID required for assessment registration.
Pre Requisites
Mandatory Requirements
Before attending the LPG Changeover course, candidates must:
- Hold a current ACS core gas qualification.
- Hold the relevant natural gas appliance qualifications.
- Be experienced in gas installation, servicing and maintenance work.
- Meet ACS scheme entry requirements.
Gas Safe Registration Requirement
Many ACS assessment centres require candidates undertaking LPG Changeover to already be Gas Safe registered and to have held their ACS qualifications for a minimum of 12 months before extending their scope to LPG work.
Qualification Validity
LPG ACS qualifications are normally valid for 5 years, after which reassessment is required to maintain certification and Gas Safe registration categories.
Course Fees & What’s Included
Price on Application
Course fees can vary depending on:
- Initial assessment or reassessment.
- PD only or PD with RPH and LAV.
- Additional LPG appliance categories required.
- Existing qualifications held.
What’s Included
- LPG Changeover training.
- CONGLP1 PD training and assessment.
- RPH training and assessment.
- LAV training and assessment.
- Theory assessment preparation.
- Practical assessment preparation.
- Training materials.
- Certification administration.
- Tutor support throughout the programme.
- Guidance on Gas Safe category registration.
Employers looking to train multiple engineers can contact Teach A Trade for group booking options.
Assessment Process
Assessment is completed through a combination of theory and practical activities.
Assessment typically includes:
- Multiple-choice theory examinations.
- LPG legislation and standards assessment.
- LPG characteristics and safety assessment.
- Cylinder storage and sizing assessment.
- Tightness testing and purging procedures.
- Emergency actions and procedures.
- Practical LPG installation activities.
- Safe commissioning procedures.
- Identification of unsafe situations.
- Practical competency assessment.
Successful candidates will receive ACS certification for the LPG categories achieved.
FAQs
What is LPG Changeover?
LPG Changeover (CONGLP1) is the ACS route that allows qualified natural gas engineers to extend their competency to work on LPG installations and appliances.
What does PD stand for?
PD stands for Permanent Dwellings and covers LPG installations within domestic residential properties.
What does RPH stand for?
RPH stands for Residential Park Homes and covers LPG installations within park home environments.
What does LAV stand for?
LAV stands for Leisure Accommodation Vehicles and covers LPG systems installed within caravans, motorhomes and leisure accommodation vehicles.
Do I need CCN1 before taking LPG Changeover?
Yes. Candidates must already hold a recognised core gas qualification such as CCN1 or COCN1 before undertaking LPG Changeover.
Can I work on LPG boilers after completing the course?
Only if you already hold the equivalent natural gas appliance qualification and have successfully completed the relevant LPG changeover assessment.
How long does the course take?
Most LPG Changeover packages covering PD, RPH and LAV are completed within 2–3 days depending on the assessment route selected.
How long is the qualification valid for?
ACS LPG qualifications are normally valid for five years before reassessment is required.
Is this course suitable for new entrants?
No. LPG Changeover is designed for already qualified gas engineers who hold current ACS gas qualifications.
Where is the course delivered?
The LPG Changeover course is delivered at Teach A Trade’s training centre in Telford, supporting engineers from across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
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