BGas provides training and development for both trainees and established trades people in the Barnsley area keen to enter employment or update their skills within the gas industry.
The best of Barnsley
Training and Development
BGas
Barnsley 01226 240286
A team of highly skilled tutors with over ten years' experience - helping you to train and update your skills within the gas industry
BGas of Barnsley run gas training programmes and employee development programmes to help develop the skills and knowledge trainees need in order to find employment and progress within the gas industry.
Over a number of years, BGas has helped a high percentage of students find work quickly and easily - and because our team of tutors are at the forefront of training and development for the gas industry, we've also been selected to work on a number of pilot schemes to establish new, vocational qualifications.
Training and development - gas training programmes from BGas of Barnsley
Our gas training programmes and all our training courses are designed to build the skills needed to work safely and effectively within the gas industry - and to ensure that candidates can successfully complete the two day CCN1 assessment.
Our CCN1 & MET1 14 week course has been running for more than five years, and has helped well over 600 trainees start employment within the gas industry.
The training course is split into 15 core competencies and candidates receive both practical and theory assessment. All trainees will complete a portfolio during their studies - and have access to comprehensive reference materials such as British Standards and the Gas Installation and Use Regulations.
What does the 14 week gas training programme involve?
The course covers Core Gas Safety and also includes working towards one appliance assessment. Currently, this is MET1, which qualifies the successful candidate to work on domestic gas meters.
The 12 week training and development programme covers meter fitting and candidates have access to a wealth of practical experience.
The gas training programme is run over 4 days each week at our training centre in Barnsley.
The training modules include the following:
- CCN1 Training Structure
- CC1 Gas Safety Legislation
- CC2 Gas Emergency Action and Procedures
- CC3 Combustion
- CC4 Ventilation
- CC5 Installation of Pipework and Fittings
- CC6 Testing for Soundness
- CC7 Checking Meter Regulators
- CC8 Identification of Unsafe Situations, Emergency Notices and Warnings Labels
- CC9 The Operation and Positioning of Emergency Controls and Valves
- CC10 Checking and Setting Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls
- CC11 The Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls
- CC12 Flueing Standards
- CC13 Flue Testing
- CC14 Installation of Open, Balanced and Fan Assisted Flue Assemblies
- CC15 Re-establish Gas Supply and Re-light Appliances
We also run a large range of training programmes and employee development courses designed to build skills within the gas and electrical industries. Visit our website for the full list of training and development opportunities offered by BGas of Barnsley.
Coming soon - renewable energy courses
From the end of August 2009, we are planning to deliver a range of renewable energy courses such as underfloor heating, groung source heat pumps, solar heating and rain water harvesting.
More information will be available later this year.
Electrical training and development, employee development and workplace training - from BGas of Barnsley
We run training and development programmes to help candidates build on their skills gained through practical experience within the electrical industry.
We offer:
- A three day course to help experienced operatives issue domestic only inspection reports.
- PAT testing - for the workplace.
- Part P of the Building Regulations - to enable successful candidates work on domestic electrics, including component change, lighting and power circuits (required by Building Control and CORGI).
A beginner looking to work within the electrical industry?
Try our four week training course, which runs regularly in Barnsley.
To help beginners start their careers within the electrical industry, our four week electrical training course covers:
- Basic electrics
- Domestic installation theory
- Domestic installation practice
- Electrical testing
- Electrical regulations.
The Approved Prior Learning Course (APL)
Aimed at people who are currently working within the gas and plumbing industries but who have no formal qualifications, the APL Course run by BGas of Barnsley encourages trainees to gather evidence from current or past work situations and build a portfolio of experience.
We can offer two week gas safety training courses or three week gas safety training courses - or for candidates with an existing portfolio, an intensive one week gas safety training and development programme which includes refresher training on ventilation, combustion and other modules.
For more information about the training and development, gas training programmes, electrical training programmes, workplace training and employee development opportunities we offer, visit our website, call us on Barnsley 01226 240286 or email us.
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The best of Barnsley
Training and Development
BGas on Barnsley 01226 240286
www.thebestof.co.uk/barnsley