The course typically includes:
- Core Elements:
- Gas safety regulations, building regulations, and British Standards.
- Characteristics of LPG cylinders, safety, and sizing.
- Gas pipework installation, sizing, and fault identification.
- Combustion performance analysis and flue gas testing.
- Appliance controls and servicing procedures.
- Specific Work Areas:
- Permanent Dwellings (PD)
- Residential Park Homes (RPH)
- Leisure Accommodation Vehicles (LAV)
- Boats (B)
- Appliance-Specific Training:
- Installation, servicing, and fault-finding for LPG appliances like gas fires, water heaters, and refrigerators.
The course duration varies but is typically up to 2 days, depending on the specific ACS requirements.
Course Overview
The NICEIC LPG Changeover course is designed to enable engineers to convert their natural gas qualifications to LPG, allowing them to work on LPG systems in various settings such as permanent dwellings, residential park homes, leisure accommodation vehicles, and boats. The course ensures compliance with industry standards and prepares participants for Gas Safe registration.
2 days
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
- Category 1: Experienced practicing gas fitting operatives.
- Category 2: Applicants with relevant mechanical engineering or fitting qualifications/experience.
- Category 3: New entrants without relevant qualifications/experience.
What the Course Covers
- Gas safety regulations and emergency actions.
- Installation, commissioning, and fault-finding for LPG systems.
- Tightness testing, purging, and flue/ventilation requirements.
- Appliance-specific procedures for LPG systems.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Pre Requisites
To enrol, participants must:
- Hold existing ACS qualifications (expired or expiring).
- Be eligible for the ACS Scheme.
On expiry of certificate, candidates are eligible to take reassessment. Previous certificates must be presented as evidence.
How will this course be assessed?
The course includes both practical and theoretical assessments to evaluate the participant’s understanding and skills.
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