Core Domestic & Non-Domestic Emergency Service Provider training course

A 1 day training course that will test learners gas safety competence in domestic and non-domestic emergency service gas work, other than re-lighting after a temporary disconnection to the gas supply in a domestic situation.

N.B. CESP1 is the pre-requisite for all other Natural Gas safety assessments required for the ESP and meter installer.

Pre-requisite/entry requirements

Initial assessment
Learners must have successfully completed a Gas Foundation Managed Learning Programme (GGFO) or hold one of the following core qualifications:

• CMA1
• CCN1

Re-assessment
Learners must hold CESP1, CMA1 OR CCN1.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Learners will leave with an appreciation of the gas safety regulations, standards and procedures relating to the safe operation and on-going maintenance of gas meters and re-lighting of appliances. This will include products of combustion, ventilation, chimney standards and outlet pipework.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• A refreshed employee, with current and specific knowledge including legislation, regulation and emergency procedures.

What you will learn

Learners will leave the course with the competence to work on appliances connected to the gas supply in a domestic situation.

Course content:

• Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998
• Tightness testing and purging
• Gas industry unsafe situations procedure
• Scope of operatives work checking and setting regulators
• Operation and positioning of emergency isolation and warning labels
• Emergency procedures
• Pipe-work requirements
• Ventilation
• Combustion
• Chimney standards
• Re-lighting of domestic appliances

What qualifications will you achieve?

• Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will be issued with an ERS accredited qualification in Core Domestic & Non-Domestic Emergency Service.

How is this training delivered?

• This course will be delivered both in the classroom and within a practical training facility.
• On the final day learners will receive both a practical and written assessment on the course content.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners must bring their current ACS certificates, Gas Safe card, two passport photos, PPE and tools.
• All reference materials will be provided.