Christmas Closure Information

Our campuses close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for the Christmas Break.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 6th January 2025.

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Accredited Gas Training for Agricultural Workers

Do you use LPG direct fired air heaters in an agricultural setting? Would you like to be able to maintain, alter and extend the LPG gas pipework safely in-house?

At Colchester Institute we are delighted to offer accredited gas training for agricultural workers.

The content and scope of this course will help employers meet their obligations as required by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

The Approved Code of Practice, accredited by BPEC Certification, currently includes:

  • Core Safety (LPG)
  • Agricultural Direct Fired Air Heaters

On completion of the course, delegates will be equipped with the skills to maintain, alter and extend the LPG gas pipework after the final stage regulator supplying the equipment. They will be able to carry out necessary installation, commissioning and maintenance on LPG direct fired air heaters

Agricultural Gas Training
Safe Electrical Isolation - Agricultural Gas Training
Safe Electrical Isolation
Delegate simulating the safe electrical isolation check using the prescribed method
Course Info
How to Apply
Course Content

The course will be completed through a mix of practical and theory examinations and the content will include;

  • Legislation
  • Commercial gas pipework
  • Tightness testing and purging
  • LPG Core gas safety
  • Safety controls
  • Direct Fired Air Heaters installation
  • Service and repair
  • Gas industry unsafe situation procedure

The content and scope of this qualification can be extended or adapted to meet the needs of employers within the agriculture and livestock rearing industry. We have a wealth of experience in writing and developing bespoke courses and we will work with you to tailor the course to your specific requirements.

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites

The course is open to employees in agricultural settings. A technical interview will be conducted to confirm that the prospective delegate has the necessary aptitude to progress onto the course.

Expiry

Certificates will be issued by BPEC and are normally valid for 5 years.

It is important to recognise that this course has been developed to enable you to work in a location outside of the scope of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, to be trained and assessed, to prove competence to carry out gas work solely in the agricultural poultry farm setting where you work. The competence does not extend to offices, spaces or properties intended for residential or domestic purposes, or, commercial premises. Therefore, in any other situations, it is a requirement of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 that a Gas Safe registered company undertakes any gas works that are required to be carried out.

Qualifications
  • CIAT 5: Core Safety (LPG)
  • CIAT 6: Agricultural Direct Fired Air Heaters
Course Tutors

The Tutors

Our tutors have a combined wealth of knowledge and experience gained through working in the gas and plumbing industry for over 30 years. So the training on this course is backed up by real experience from industry professionals.

Please telephone 01206 712727 for more details

Get In Touch!

The content and scope of this qualification can be extended or adapted to meet the needs of employers within the agriculture and livestock rearing industry.  We would be happy to discuss your specific requirements and if necessary develop a bespoke course to suit.

If you would like more information, please contact the Business Solutions team on 01206 712727 or by email at training@colchester.ac.uk.

Testimonials

“Great training and relaxed atmosphere. I feel confident to carry out checks to ensure safe operation of equipment.”  Chris M

“Great atmosphere, really nice learning environment.” Nathaniel M

“Really easy to understand and explained very clearly. Well set out course.”  Jack H

Agricultural Workers Gas Training

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Accredited Gas Training for Agricultural Workers

Colchester Institute is delighted to announce we now offer accredited gas training for agricultural workers

LocationColchester
DurationUsually between 5-7 days, but this can be tailored to suit individual employers.
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DatePlease contact us for availability
PricePlease contact us for the price of the course

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.