| Title | Content type |
|---|---|
Sector |
Gas Qualifications |
Qualification Title |
ACS - Core Commercial Heating - Natural Gas Safety and Appliances |
LCL Qualification Code |
COCN1 (plus appliance and pipework codes) or CODNCO1 changeover |
Qualification Certificate Expiry |
5 years. Candidates can undertake the re-assessment of any element up to 6 months early without losing any time (MOT Style). Previous certificates must be produced at the time of assessment as evidence. |
Background |
COCN1 (or a suitable changeover) is required for any operative wishing to work on non-domestic gas installations and commercial heating and hot water appliances. In addition, the operative must hold the relevant appliance element to the work they wish to undertake. |
Prerequisites |
For the initial assessment candidates must meet the entry requirements as published in The Handbook for Learners and Centres For the re-assessment candidates must have held the element previously - if this has expired more than 12 months before the assessment date the initial assessment must be undertaken. The COCN1 core commercial gas safety certificate is regarded as an equivalence to a Level 3 qualification and satisfies the same criteria leading to a certificate of competence recognised by the Gas Safe Register. |
Assessment method |
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Related downloads |
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Related links and support material |
Gas Safe RegisterGas Safety (installation & use) Regulations |
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