New entry gas course (for plumbers)

Logic4training

ACS

Included in course price

At Logic4training, we’re here to help you achieve your goals with our Domestic Gas Heating Installer – Experienced Trades Package. If you have experience in a related trade (plumber, kitchen fitter, or similar) or relevant plumbing qualifications this is your chance to step up and become a Gas Safe registered installer.

Why Choose Logic4training?

Exceptional Training: Learn from industry experts at one of our four state-of-the-art centres.

Support at Every Step: Access our Clublogic online learning portal for continued support, learning, and revision, whenever and wherever you need it.
Unmatched Success Rates: Our small class sizes and hands-on approach ensure outstanding pass rates.
All-Inclusive Package: Everything you need—from training and assessments to manuals and certification—is included.
Future-Proof Your Career: With a growing skills shortage in the trades, now is the perfect time to gain in-demand qualifications.

Your Path to Success Includes:

• Comprehensive domestic gas safety training.
• Five health and safety online modules.
• The Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating and Hot Water Systems course.
• Access to our Managed Learning Programme, with content broken into easy-to-understand sections.
• A Candidate Workbook to record your on-site work experience.

We believe in making your journey to success as smooth as possible. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering the best facilities, the best trainers, and the best resources to help you thrive.

Course description

Logic4training’s Domestic Gas Heating Installer – Experienced Trades Package is the perfect opportunity for operatives with experience in a related trade, like plumbing or kitchen fitting, to gain the qualifications needed to become Gas Safe registered.

By choosing Logic4training, you’ll be joining a course that combines structured learning, hands-on experience, and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you achieve your goals.

How long does this course take?

The course duration for is dependent on the experience and knowledge of the candidate, which is assessed during the MLP introduction session that takes place at each centre. Completion of the course is followed by on-site work experience and ACS training and assessment.

Core training: Candidates will complete the Managed Learning Programme (MLP).

Successful students will receive competence certificates for the different technical elements and an industry recognised MLP training certificate from LCL Awards; necessary to access ACS gas training and assessment.

On-site work experience: Candidates will then be ready to start building an on-site portfolio. You can do your on-site portfolio and boiler installations with a Gas Safe Registered engineer of your choice or we can provide a portfolio building service.

Boiler installations: Before starting your onsite portfolio you will need to undertake a Direct Observation of a boiler installation, service and repair within our centre, this is included within the cost of the programme. This takes place over 2 days. You will then need to complete and record within your portfolio, a further four boiler installations as required by the ACS scheme. You can do this with a Gas Safe Registered engineer of your choice. We will review your portfolio mid way through and make recommendations. If you are unable to complete all the tasks on site we may be able to carry the remaining tasks within our centre.

ACS assessment: At the end of the programme, candidates will undertake a five-day ACS revision and assessment course, including two days of refresher training followed by the Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1) and Central Heating Boilers / Water Heaters (CENWAT) assessments.

On successful completion, operatives will be at the right level to join the Gas Safe register.

What will I learn?

Training and assessment covers the following areas:

• Gas safety regulations
• Unsafe situation procedures
• Combustion
• Pipe sizing
• Gas testing
• Purging
• Installation pressures
• Gas rating
• Flues
• Ventilation
• Controls
• Combustion performance analysis
• Hot water systems and safety
• Energy efficiency

Please note: basic site skills course is not included in the package.

This course also includes five online health and safety modules: safe use of tools, asbestos & legionella awareness, manual handling and fire safety precautions.

The course includes practical assessments and multiple choice question papers. Successful operatives will receive a LCL Awards Certificate of Training.

Entry requirements

The DGHI – Experienced Trades route is designed for operatives with transferable skills who are familiar with working in related areas, such as plumbing or who are currently working under the supervision and training of a Gas Safe registered company or person. Or having relevant plumbing qualifications.

Our career development team help with self employed and employed plans moving forward as part of your training.