About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2025
- PLA
Course Outline
The Generic LPG Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCLP1) course is the foundational assessment for engineers working with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic settings. It’s a prerequisite for all other LPG appliance modules and is essential for Gas Safe registration in LPG environments.
Entry Requirements
Category 1: Experienced gas engineers Category 2: Applicants with relevant mechanical experience Category 3: New entrants (may require additional training)
What will I learn?
Gas Safety Legislation & Standards Building Regulations, British Standards, and legal responsibilities Unsafe situations and emergency actions Characteristics of LPG Properties and combustion behaviour of LPG Differences between LPG and natural gas
Cylinder Location & Safety Sizing, positioning, and securing of LPG cylinders Emergency isolation, flow control, and valve operation Supply Pressures & Controls Understanding LPG supply systems and pressure regulation Burner pressure settings and gas rate calculations
Pipework Installation Sizing, routing, and installation of LPG pipework Identifying defects and faults Tightness Testing & Purging Procedures for Permanent Dwellings (PD), Leisure Accommodation Vehicles (LAV), and Residential Park Homes (RPH)
Flueing & Ventilation Compliance with airflow and chimney/flue system requirements Installation of open, balanced, and fan-assisted flue systems Combustion & Performance Analysis Flue gas testing and appliance performance checks Appliance Controls & Commissioning Safe operation, servicing, and fault diagnosis Re-establishing gas supplies and relighting appliances
Course Assessment
Written Theory Test, Practical Assessment, Professional Discussion
Career Progression
Domestic LPG Engineer, Gas Safe Registration, Commecial Gas Engineer, Applicance-Specific Certifications like CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1
Duration
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
