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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Initial Appliance Training and Assessment

Appliance Training and Assessment

The Appliance Training and Assessment has been created to allow candidates to obtain competence in their chosen appliances.

Course outcome/qualifications:

Candidates will obtain ACS qualification which will enable them to register with Gas Safe in order to work on their chosen appliances.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1).

Course Info
How to Apply
CENWAT1

On completion of the CENWAT1 – Domestic Natural Gas Fired Central Heating/Hot Water Boilers and Circulators up to 70kw  delegates will be able to install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission fired central heating/ hot water boilers and circulators up to 70kw net input.

Course outcome/qualification:

All candidates will be qualified to perform the above operations.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1).

CKR1

On completion of the CKR1 – Domestic Natural Gas Cooking Appliances course delegates will be able to install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas cooking appliances.

Course outcome/qualification:

Candidates will be qualified to perform the above operations.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1).

DAH1

On completion of the DAH1 – Domestic Natural Gas Fired Ducted Air Heaters of Rated Input not Exceeding 60kw delegates will be able to install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic gas fired ducted-air heaters of rated input not exceeding 70kw.

Course outcome/qualification:

Candidates will be qualified to perform the above operations.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1).

HTR1

On completion of the HTR1 – Domestic Natural Gas Open, Balanced and Fan Assisted, Flued Gas Fires and Wall Heaters delegates will be able to install, exchange, disconnect, service, repair, breakdown and commission domestic natural gas open, balanced and fan assisted, flued gas fires and wall heaters.

Course outcome/qualification:

Candidates will be qualified to perform the above operations.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1).

MET1

On completion of the MET1 – Domestic Natural Gas Meters delegates will be able to install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters.

Course outcome/qualification:

Candidates will be qualified to perform the above operations.

Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:

Domestic Core Gas Safety (CCN1).

Example Structure
MondayAppliance Assessment (or Initial Training Day*)
TuesdayAppliance Assessment Day

If you wish to add an appliance that you do not currently hold, you would need to attend the Initial Appliance training day, which would then be followed by an additional assessment day.

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Appliance Training and Assessment
Course Outline: The Appliance Training and Assessment has been created to allow candidates to obtain competence in their chosen appliances.
LocationColchester
DurationWe can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateThis course runs a number of times throughout the year. Next available dates:
Appliance Training: 20th January 2025
Appliance Assessment: 22nd January 2025
Fee(s)Training : £305
Assessment: Price dependant on amount of appliances
Up to three appliances: £155
With 4 appliances: £310
With 5 appliances: £465

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.