ACS Assessment & Training - Questions

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 Introduction

What is ACS?

ACS or Accredited Certification Scheme is the means by which gas operatives are assessed to prove their competence in gas safety. Subject to certain provisions, the law requires all persons working on gas to be competent to do so. Unless a person has been assessed through the above scheme they have not proved competence and are not legally able to carry out any work to a gas appliance or system. Upon successful completion of assessment a certificate valid for five years is issued as proof that competence has been demonstrated. Details of all operatives that are deemed competent are also kept by the registration body Gas Safety Register.

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Eligibility

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 Eligibility for Assessment Requirements

Potential candidates are split into three categories. Pre-requisites to attend assessment will be dependent upon which category an operative falls into.The following sections provides guidance on who qualifies for which category but we are happy to provide further information and advice on these requirements.

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Assessment or Re-Assessment ?

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 ACS Assessments and Re-Assessments - FAQ

Who can take an ACS re-assessment ?

Re-assessment is only available to operatives who currently hold an in-date ACS qualification. If an operative needs to undertake a re-assessment it will be more effective in terms of cost and time if both core gas safety and appliance assessments are completed at the same time.

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Careers

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  ACS - Career Development Pathways

There are a range of options available to entrants looking to develop a career in the gas sector.

Following successful completion of the Core Domestic Gas Safety - CCN1 course there are a wide selection of courses to help the technician widen the work areas within which they may work.

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