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Requirements

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Entry requirements before assessment is undertaken vary, depending on the award/course. The following is an overview of what's required, with more detail available at the relevant sections for each course. If you are unsure please do contact us - our knowledgeable staff will be only too pleased to let you know what's expected and required.

DOMESTIC GAS and COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL GAS

Membership of the Gas Safe Register is a mandatory requirement for persons carrying out gas related work for commercial gain.

  • All engineers are required to hold an accreditation with the Accredited Certification Scheme known as ACS.
  • The scope of assessment needs to be relative to the areas of work undertaken.
  • These awards are renewable every five years.

LPG GAS

Membership of Gas Safe is a mandatory requirement for persons carrying out gas related work for commercial gain.

  • All engineers are required to hold an accreditation with the Accredited Certification Scheme known as ACS.
  • This scheme is monitored by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
  • The scope of assessment needs to be relative to the areas of work undertaken.
  • These awards are renewable every five years.

OFTEC OIL

It is a legal requirement that Building Control is notified prior to any oil-fired work being undertaken. Registering as a member of OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association for the Petroleum Industry) allows you to self-certify without the need to involve Building Control. This complies with Part J of the Building Regulations and these awards are renewable every five years.

ELECTRICAL

It is a legal requirement that all proposed electrical installation work in dwellings has to be notified to Building Control before work commences.

  • The Part P Award is administered by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) and is renewable every five years.
  • The 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations is now in force and anyone undertaking electrical work is required to gain a qualification demonstrating knowledge of the current wiring regulations.
  • Portable Appliance Testing is a lifetime award which complies with the PURE Health and Safety at Work Act.

WATER

It is a legal requirement that all proposed installation work in dwellings is notified to Building Control before work commences. This is compliant with Part G of the Building Regulations and is administered by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

  • The Unvented Hot Water Award is renewable every five years.
  • Water Regulations is a lifetime award.