New Entrant Commercial Heating Training Course

The course includes training on the following: –

• Gas Safety ( Installation & Use ) regulations
• Gas Industry Unsafe Situations procedure
• Installation requirements for commercial pipework
• Commercial chimney requirements and Clean Air Act
• Ventilation requirements for commercial appliances
• Operation of forced draught burners
• Commission, service, repair and breakdown of Indirect fired boilers and warm air heaters
• Commercial appliance and Pipework controls
• Combustion analysis of commercial appliances

This course also includes the following Health & Safety modules:

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

On successful completion of this programme, operatives will then complete their portfolio of on-site work experience as required by the ACS Scheme.

Following that, operatives will undertake the six Day Core Commercial course which includes two days of revision followed by assessment in Commercial Core Gas Safety (COCN1), Pipework Installation (ICPN1) and Indirect Fired Boilers (CIGA1).

Upon successful completion of the ACS assessments, operatives will then be able to apply to join the Gas Safe Register

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

Acceptance on to the course is subject to an informal induction interview and proof of existing commercial heating experience in order to meet the ACS scheme entry requirements.

It is assumed that candidates will

• Have a working knowledge and at least two years’ experience in the commercial gas heating 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 heating installations.

Completion of the New Entrant Commercial Heating Course and subsequent ACS assessments allows operatives to apply for Gas Safe registration, enabling them to work legally on commercial gas heating systems in the UK. This qualification also provides a foundation for further upskilling in specialist areas such as LPG, commercial catering, or renewable heating systems.

A Commercial Gas Safety Certificate is a legal requirement for all commercial properties in the UK. It certifies that gas appliances and installations are safe and must be renewed annually by a registered gas engineer. This applies to business owners, landlords, and anyone responsible for commercial premises.

Candidates are required to complete a portfolio of real-world work experience as part of the Managed Learning Programme. This involves supervised practical tasks on-site, which are recorded and assessed before moving on to the final ACS assessments.

Investing in staff training through the New Entrant Commercial Heating Course ensures your business remains compliant with UK gas safety regulations. It helps reduce the risk of costly incidents, improves operational efficiency, and demonstrates a commitment to health and safety. Well-trained, Gas Safe registered engineers can also enhance your company’s reputation and open up new commercial opportunities.

UK law requires all commercial gas work to be carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. By enrolling employees on this course, businesses ensure their staff are on the path to achieving ACS certification and Gas Safe registration, helping you meet your legal obligations under the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998.

The duration of the New Entrant Commercial Heating Course varies depending on the candidate’s prior experience and the time taken to complete the on-site portfolio. On average, the course and assessment process can be completed within 6 to 12 months, after which successful candidates can apply for Gas Safe registration.

Upskilling your workforce with commercial gas qualifications enables your business to offer your services to a wider range of contracts, improves service quality, and can reduce reliance on external contractors. This can lead to increased profitability and a stronger market position.