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UPCOMING COURSES

While we offer a wide range of qualifications, this page provides details about the upcoming courses and qualifications being delivered at one of our sites across the UK.

CCN1 Course

The CCN1 qualification is a mandatory core certification in the UK for gas engineers, known as ACS Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety, which proves competence in safe domestic gas work and is required for registration with the Gas Safe Register.​

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Start Dates:  13th - 15th May   2026  - Southwick

                          8th - 10th June   2026  - Southwick

                          3rd - 5th August 2026  - Southwick

CCN1

NCO1 - OPERATIVE

This qualification provides learners, with little or no experience, the necessary skills to assist with the mains and service laying of PE pipe on the gas network. Completion of this qualification will enable individuals to show competency on the EUSR register.

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Start Dates: TBC - Howdon 

NCO1

NCO2- Service Layer Course

This qualification qualifies you for a career installing and maintaining service pipes in the utility industry, specifically for water or gas. Completion of this qualification will enable individuals to show competency on the EUSR register.

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Start Dates: TBC - Howdon 

NCO2 -Main Layer

CODNCO1 - Commercial Changeover Course

This course is for experienced operatives who hold the Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) qualification and who wish to undertake commercial gas work.

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Start Dates: 27th April - 1st May 2026 - Southwick

                         22nd - 26th June 2026 - Southwick

                         19th  -  23rd October 2026 - Southwick

CODNCO

Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented)

This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to install, commission, and maintain domestic unvented hot water storage systems in line with current Building Regulations

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Start Dates: 15th May       2026 - Southwick 

                        24th July       2026 - Southwick 

                        14th August  2026 - Southwick

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Confined Space Entry Course - Medium Risk 

This City & Guilds–approved programme is intended for those operating in confined space settings classified as medium risk, where there is a realistic possibility of encountering specific hazards. 

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Start Dates:  TBC - Howdon 

CONGLP

LPG Changeover course is for experienced operatives who already hold either CCN1 or COCN1 and wish to work on LPG fired appliances in permanent dwellings and other premise types.

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Start Dates:  20th - 21st April  2026 - Southwick 

                          14th - 15th September 2026 - Southwick 

Air Source Heat Pump Course

This course is designed for experienced domestic heating installers or plumbers, wishing to extend their work scope into renewable air source heat pumps.

29th April - 1st May 2026 - Southwick

22nd - 24th June     2026 - Southwick

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Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

This course  provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills, and safe working practices required to begin a career in the electrical industry, in line with current UK legislation, industry standards, and City & Guilds requirements.

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NCO2- Main Layer Course

This qualification provides the necessary training to achieve a City & Guilds level 2 certificate in Network Construction Operations (Gas) Main Layer and EUSR registration.

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Start Dates: April- Howdon 

                           

Energy Efficiency

This course prepares installers who hold ACS CCN1 & CEN gas certificates for the major changes in the building regulations which effect the installation of central heating systems.

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Start Dates: 3rd June 2026- Southwick

                           

Water Regulations

The course is for anyone requiring an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws.

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Start Dates: 17th April 2026- Southwick

                           

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