New Entrant Commercial Catering Course

The New Entrant Commercial Catering course is an in-depth training programme covering all aspects of core commercial catering gas safety. The course is recognised under the Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Gas Fitting Operatives (ACS) as a pre-requisite Managed Learning programme (MLP), prior to assessment and application to be accepted on the Gas Safe Register.

The cost of the course includes training, Approved Prior Learning (APL) assessment, the certification fee and the Candidate Workbook for recording on-site experience.

Acceptance on to the course is subject to an informal induction interview and proof of existing commercial catering experience in order to meet the ACS Scheme entry requirements. The format and content of the Candidate Workbook, in which the operative’s on-site work experience will be documented, is covered during the induction interview.

It is assumed that candidates will

• Have a working knowledge and at least 2 years’ experience in the commercial gas catering area
• Is currently working within the industry
• Is able to competently install pipework relevant to their area of work
• Have basic understanding & knowledge of commercial catering installations.

The New Entrant Commercial Catering course is for operatives who are looking to become Gas Safe Registered but do not currently have the skills to undertake the ACS Scheme qualifications.  Following successful completion of this course, operatives will then complete their portfolio of on-site work experience as required by the ACS Scheme.

On completion of the programme and portfolio signed-off, operatives can undertake the 5 Day Core Commercial Catering course which includes 2 days of revision followed by assessment in Core Commercial Catering Gas Safety (CCCN1), Gas Ranges (COMCAT1) and Gas Fryers (COMCAT3).  Upon sucessful completion of the ACS assessments, operatives will then be able to apply to join the Gas Safe Register.

The course includes training on the following:

• Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations
• Gas Industry Unsafe situations Procedure
• Installation requirements of Commercial Pipework
• Commercial Chimney requirements and Clean Air Act
• Ventilation requirements for Commercial appliances
• Commercial catering appliance and Pipework controls
• Commission, service, repair and breakdown of COMCAT1 appliances i.e. Boiler Burners, open / solid top ranges, hotplates, bain maries, steam ovens
• Commission, service, repair and breakdown of COMCAT3 appliances i.e. Deep Fat fryers, Pressure Fryers, Griddles, Grills
• Suitable types of Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Catering establishments
• Design and testing of Kitchen ventilation systems
• Types of Canopy Extraction systems
• Carry out Carbon Dioxide testing of canopies
• Types of Canopy Extraction systems
• Safety Interlock and Gas Proving systems

This course also includes the following Health & Safety modules:

• Manual Handling
• COSHH
• Working at Heights (WAH)
• Asbestos Awareness
• Basic Fire Safety Awareness
• Working Safely
• Legionella Awareness

Training manual and the certification fee is included in the cost.