Liquid Petroleum Gas Changeover (CoNGLPG:1)

To provide operatives with the additional knowledge and skills, relating to working on Liquefied Petroleum Gas Appliances and Installations.

Pre-Requisite

Entrants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence showing that they have successfully completed the Core Domestic Gas Safety Assessment CCN:1 or the Core Commercial Gas Safety Assessment COCN.1.

Course Duration

2 days (1 day training and 1 day assessment).

Maximum Number

8 persons

Training Aids

Lecture notes, audio visual presentation and a range of domestic gas appliances and models.

Assessment

The learner will be assessed by a written and practical test in line with ACS accreditation.

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive CoNGLPG:1 qualification.

Additional Information

Further assessments are available for LPG Appliances as follows:

RPH1, Residential Park Homes, HRTLP2, Closed Flue Fires, LAV1, Leisure Accommodation Vehicles, PD permanent dwellings.

Course Objective

On successful completion of this course learners will be able to demonstrate competence in relation to:

Characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

Cylinder locations, safety requirements and sizing for single supply.

LPG supply pressures – the operation and positioning of

Emergency isolation flow controls and valves.

Gas emergency actions and procedures.

Installation of pipework and fittings related to LPG.

Tightness testing.

Checking system pressures, regulators, under pressure and over

Pressure cut off valves.

Ventilation related to LPG installations.

Course Syllabus

Characteristics of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

Cylinder locations, safety requirements and sizing for single supply.

LPG supply pressures – the operation and positioning of

Emergency isolation flow controls and valves.

Gas emergency actions and procedures.

Installation of pipework and fittings related to LPG.

Tightness testing.

Checking system pressures, regulators, under pressure and over

Pressure cut off valves.

Ventilation related to LPG installations.