ECS Gas Training Limited was formed in April 2008 by Graham Hawkes who has 37 years experience in the Gas Industry as an Engineer and a Trainer/Assessor.
The huge success of ECS, is mainly due to the fact that we provide exactly what the candidate requires, at a very reasonable cost. We are able to do this because unlike other larger Centres, we work with a maximum of six candidates at any one time, and therefore we provide the candidate with a very personal training programme, delivered quickly, professionally, and in a stress free environment.

If you require a place at ECS, it is advisable to book as early as possible as we are taking bookings one year in advance.

• Category 2 Course (NSC1)


• Identifying Central Heating Systems & Controls Course


• Pre ACS Appliance Training Course


• New Entrant 4 Week Training Course (NE4)


• ACS Assessment & Reassessment

The Category 2 Course is specifically designed by ECS for the Plumber, Heating & Ventilation Engineer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer, or any other person who already has some experience in an industry related to Gas. The candidate must hold a relevant qualification in his/her field ie NVQ Level 2 or similar. On application, we will check your qualification to see if it is suitable. The candidate is also required to provide a detailed letter from a Gas Safe Registered Engineer with whom the candidate has worked with, or a portfolio of evidence. The course is flexible to suit the individual requirements of the candidate, and training can consist of anything from one to five days. This is followed by ACS Assessments which again can take up to five days.

Tightness Testing, Operating/Burner/Working/Standing Pressures, Gas Rating, Flue Configurations, Flue Testing, Spillage Testing, Gas Controls, Purge Volumes, and Flue Gas Analyses. Price £1200 Price includes up to four days training and ACS Assessments CCN1, CPA1, CEN1 & HTR1. Further appliance categories may be taken on request. Includes registration fees.

The course is aimed at people who have recently joined the Gas Industry by means of the “short course route” with no formal apprenticeship. With today's trend being Combination Boilers, new engineers rarely get the chance to learn anything other than a “Comi & 7 rads” We can pass on some of our 35 years experience, by showing you how to identify older type systems, and indeed, modern energy efficient systems such as the S-Plan which is making a huge comeback as more and more people wish to add solar panels to their property. The course includes the explanation of systems, diagrams, and fault finding on live systems. Course Duration is 2 Days - £160 This course can be delivered at weekends if required.

• Basic Water Systems & Electric Immersion Heaters
• Gravity Hot Water Systems Gas & Solid Fuel
• Gravity Hot Water & Pumped Heating
• One pipe Central Heating Systems
• S-Plans Y-Plans C-Plans
• Basic Fault Finding

The course covers all Gas Safety aspects of the appliances mentioned, which will provide ample information to be able to pass ACS Assessments in these categories. Includes working on live appliances. Course Duration is 2 Days - £160 This course can be delivered at weekends if required. ACS APPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS CHARGED AT £125 EACH

The NE4 is designed by ECS to enable people with no experience to gain access to the GAS Industry. The training is flexible, to allow the candidate to study around their current employment or day to day duties. NE4 covers training on all 15 core competencies required for Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1).

Part A (Theory): Two weeks intense training covering all aspects of theory required in ACS assessments. Home study may be required, depending on the candidates knowledge and ability.

Part B (Practical): One week hands-on practical in centre, covering all practical tasks required in the portfolio of evidence. Tightness Testing, Gas Rating, Working Pressure & burner Pressure Checks, Flue Testing, Spillage Testing, etc.

Part C (Portfolio Building): The candidate is provided with a portfolio, outlining a minimum number of tasks which must be carried out on-the-job, under the supervision of a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Part D (Refresher course Plus ACS Assessments): A refresher course lasting between one and five days, plus Pathway To Gas Assessments followed by ACS Assessments.