Combustion Performance Gas Analysis (CPA1)
Aims
This short course is designed to update an experienced gas engineer to enable them to prove competence in the ACS assessments.
Structure
CPA1 is delivered in a classroom/workshop environment and the candidate will also be assessed on their knowledge of both theory and practical aspects.
The duration is half day training, half day assessment.
The awarding body for this course is CITB.
Content
CPA1 is designed to test the gas safety competence of an operative in the work of carrying out combustion performance gas analysis on gas fired appliances required for the following:
- commissioning at initial installation
- re-commissioning after servicing or replacing of parts
- identifying level of service required
Career Opportunities
Supervisory role as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Managing Installation Teams or Sales.
Progression
At a later date candidate may wish to extend their skills into the domestic or commercial/industrial gas installations.
Entry Requirements
Experienced gas engineers with appropriate City & Guilds/SVQ qualifications in gas and/or current valid ACS CCN1 or CCLP1 or COCN1 or CODNCO1.
Candidates wishing to be reassessed require evidence of previous ACS accreditation which is to be presented to the centre before the assessment can take place.