Colchester Institute is a leading supplier of ACS Gas Training and Assessment Services, serving Essex, Suffolk and surrounding counties.
Our courses include Gas Safe Register ACS assessments, BPEC Water regulations and OFTEC training courses.
Colchester Institute also delivers professional training for the utilities industry sector. Use the menu buttons below to find your industry sector.
The Health and Safety Executive charged the Gas Safe Register, as part of their approval for registering gas operatives, with developing the Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS).
Under the scheme, individual gas fitting operatives must undergo an assessment of their competence to carry out gas work safely.
The scheme aims to promote consistency in the assessment and verification of a gas fitting operative’s competence to undertake gas work.
For adults (19+ learners) and those already working in the industry, Colchester Institute offers a range of professional Electrical, Plumbing and Heating industry training courses. These include:
OFTEC Assessment
OFTEC has set specific pre-requisite entry requirements for candidates wishing to enter the OFTEC training and assessment processes. The criteria are to ensure that candidates have the required experience and knowledge before being permitted entry to the scheme.
BPEC Plumbing Qualifications
As a BPEC-accredited training and assessment centre, we provide a quality service to all who work within the Building Services Engineering sector.
Our purpose-built facilities allow us to offer a range of short courses for experienced plumbing operatives seeking to expand their industry knowledge and gain additional qualifications to comply with current legislation.
Accredited Electrical Qualifications
Qualifications are available for those already working in the industry
Air Source Heat Pumps
Training will cover Installation, commissioning and servicing of air source heat pumps.
These courses are ideal for those looking to undertake training on renewable energy courses (e.g. heat pumps).
Low-Temperature Heating System Design – City & Guilds Assured
An engaging City & Guilds Assured heating system design course for heat pumps and other low-temperature systems.
Part L (Energy Efficiency)
This course is designed for central heating installers and covers the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.
Water Regulations
This course is for anyone requiring a comprehensive understanding of Water Regulations/Water By-laws. It is particularly suitable for those wishing to become Approved Plumbing Contractors.
