CCN1 -Initial
The LCL Awards Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) course is required for any operative wishing to work on domestic gas installations.
Description
Core Course Content:CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety
- The CCN1 course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required for working safely with gas in domestic settings. It covers:
Gas Legislation and Standards:
- Understanding the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
- Reviewing industry standards and codes of practice, including Health and Safety at Work Act requirements for gas operatives.
Combustion, Ventilation, and Flues:
- Principles of gas combustion, including the characteristics of complete and incomplete combustion.
- Ventilation requirements for gas appliances to ensure safe operation.
- Correct installation and operation of flues to prevent carbon monoxide hazards.
Gas Safety Controls and Procedures:
- Understanding gas safety controls and how they operate.
- Procedures for gas tightness testing, purging, and dealing with emergency situations.
Installation and Commissioning of Gas Appliances:
- Safe installation practices, including positioning, securing, and commissioning appliances.
- Procedures for carrying out initial and ongoing safety checks on gas appliances.
Using Testing Equipment:
- Operation of gas detection equipment and testing tools, such as manometers and leak detection fluid.
- Ensuring accurate readings for pressure, flow rates, and tightness tests.
Identifying and Responding to Unsafe Situations:
- Recognising common faults and unsafe situations in gas installations.
- Procedures for shutting off appliances and issuing warning notices if required.
Practical Assessment and Examination:
- Hands-on assessment of core skills, including gas safety checks, appliance isolation, and safe operation.
- Written examination to confirm knowledge of regulations, safety controls, and gas installation principles.
Prerequisites
This course is for candidates who have previously held a CCN1 certificate, but hold an expired certificate.