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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.​

Two gas apprentices learning how to test appliances

Start Dates: 11th  -  13th  February  2026 - Southwick

                         16th -  18th  February  2026 - Southwick

                         16th - 18th March 2026 - Southwick

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CCN1

Electrical Test & Inspect

This bootcamp equips learners with the knowledge, understanding, and hands-on competence to carry out initial verification, periodic inspection, and testing of electrical installations in line with national regulations and industry best practices

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Start Dates:  TBC

Electrician Test & Inspect - Boot Camp

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures)

Technician inspecting a new fuse board install at our Howdon centre

Start Dates:  TBC

Electrician Level 2 Diploma

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.

Utility apprentices being taught in custom built workshop.

Start Dates: 9th - 13th March 2026 - Howdon 

NCO1

NCO2- Main Layer Course

This qualification qualifies you for work as a utility network operative, including installing and maintaining gas or water mains. Successful candidates gain industry-recognized certifications like the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

Apprentices learning how to lay PE pipe in custom built workshop

Start Dates: 10th - 13th  February 2026 - Howdon

NCO2 -Main Layer

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.

A learner showing his tutor his gas meter install

Start Dates: TBC - Howdon 

                           

CODNCO - 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.

Utility apprentice installing a gas meter.

Start Dates: 23rd  - 27th February 2026 - Southwick 

                        23rd -  27th March     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

A tutor showing an apprentice the components inside a boiler.

Start Dates:  20th March  2026 - Southwick 

                          24th July       2026 - Southwick 

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Confined Space Entry Course - Medium Risk (CSC09)

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:  23rd - 24th February 2026 - Howdon 

Confined Spaces Entry Course

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.

Training on how to work with LPG

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

OFT21-504A - 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.

2nd - 4th     February    2026

- Southwick 

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