Approved Code of Practices (ACoPs) for gas competency
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The ACoPs/STGW programme can be undertaken either as a 5 day or 3 day course. The 5 day programme is suitable for first time learners or those renewing their certification. The 3 day programme is only suitable for technicians renewing/converting their existing ACoP certificate.
Our courses are held throughout the
+/- What does the course cover?
The service technician will cover all relevant aspects of gas safety, legislation, testing and procedures for their routine work, including the following areas:
- Gas safety legislation and regulations
- Characteristics of LPG and combustion
- Flueing and ventilation requirements
- Supply and operating pressures
- Pipe work installation and sizing
- Inspection, checking and testing of appliances and the soundness of the gas system
- Gas emergency actions and procedures
This course should be seen as the minimum standard for anyone working on gas appliances within the caravan industry where Gas Safe registration is not required. This ACoPs qualification is required for membership of the Approved Workshop Scheme.
Upon successfully completing the training and assessment, the learner will receive a certificate and ID card. The certification lasts for 5 years, after which time the technician must renew their qualification. A technician is not covered by an expired certificate.
Please note, that this programme is suitable for technicians working on touring caravans or motorhomes. The physical training on the course may take place on either type of unit. At gas training centres, this will also include mock-up rigs.
+/- The 5 Day ACoPs course, prices, dates and venues
Our standard 5 day course is suitable for both first time learners and technicians needing to renew their existing qualification. Anyone requiring training for the first time must attend the standard 5 day course. Alternatively, for technicians needing to renew their existing qualification they are eligible for the 3 day intensive course below.
Prices
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Birmingham & Somerset |
All other venues |
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Per person |
£550 + VAT |
£700 + VAT |
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Dates & Venues
| 14 - 18 September 2015 | Birmingham, West Midlands | Full |
| 21 - 25 September 2015 | Langport, Somerset | Limited Availibility |
| 26 - 30 October 2015 | Newport, Gwent | |
| 07 - 11 December 2015 | Birmingham, West Midlands | Limited Availibility |
| 07 - 11 December 2015 | Scarborough, North Yorkshire | |
| 18 - 22 January 2016 | Langport, Somerset | |
| 18 - 22 January 2016 | Errol, Perthshire |
+/- The 3 Day ACoPs course, prices, dates and venues
The 3 day programme is an intensive refresher course for technicians who need to renew their existing qualification. This course is only suitable for technicians whose qualification has either expired no more than 12 months before the start of the course or whose certificate expires no more than 6 months after the course. For technicians whose certificate has not expired, the date of their renewal will run from the end date of their existing certificate. The technician must be able to provide a copy of their existing certificate before the start of the course.
Prices
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Birmingham & Somerset |
All other venues |
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Per person |
£440 + VAT |
£600 + VAT |
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Dates & Venues
| 05 - 07 October 2015 | Birmingham, West Midlands | |
| 05 - 07 October 2015 | Langport, Somerset | |
| 02 - 04 November 2015 | Perth, Scotland | |
| 09 - 11 November 2015 | Scarborough, North Yorkshire | |
| 01- 03 December 2015 | Norwich, Norfolk | |
| 11 - 13 January 2016 | Birmingham, West Midlands | |
| 11 - 13 January 2016 | Langport, Somerset |
