COMCAT1 Catering Appliances Training Course

This course includes training and assessment on COMCAT1 – commercial catering appliances, including boiler burners, open/solid top ranges, hot plates and bain maries.

Please note: This module is normally undertaken as part of the Core Catering Gas Safety Package or the Catering Gas Safety Changeover Package. There would be an additional charge of £65 plus VAT if this course is taken as an individual module. Please contact our customer service team on 0208 845 7222 to discuss this further.

Candidates must hold one of the following ACS qualifications:

• Core Commercial Catering Gas Safety (CCCN1)
• Changeover from Domestic to Commercial Catering module (CODC).

The Commercial Catering Gas Safety Training Manual can be purchased via our online shop.

COMCAT1 covers a range of commercial catering appliances typically found in professional kitchens. These include:

• Boiler burners
• Open/solid top ranges
• Stockpot stoves
• Hotplates
• Warming ovens
• Bain Marie hot cupboards
• Combination ovens
• Bulk liquid and jacketed urns
• Gas fired dishwashers
• Gas heated rinsing sinks

Completing the COMCAT1 course enables gas engineers to legally install, commission, service, repair, and maintain a wide range of commercial catering appliances. Benefits include:

• Meeting Gas Safe registration requirements for commercial catering work
• Expanding your service offering to include commercial kitchens, increasing job opportunities
• Gaining up-to-date knowledge of gas safety regulations, appliance installation, and maintenance best practices
• Enhancing safety for clients and users of commercial catering equipment.

Yes, the COMCAT1 module can be taken individually, provided you meet the entry requirements. Candidates must typically hold a relevant core commercial catering gas safety qualification (such as CCCN1 or CODC1) and have been Gas Safe registered for at least 12 months if adding additional appliances to their registration. This allows experienced engineers to upskill or renew their qualification for specific appliance groups without completing the full suite of commercial catering modules.

The COMCAT1 qualification must be renewed every five years to remain valid. Engineers can undertake reassessment up to six months before the expiry date without losing any validity time. Keeping the qualification up to date is essential for maintaining Gas Safe registration and legal compliance when working on commercial catering appliances.