Gas and Utilities Industries Training Courses

As the commercial arm of Colchester Institute, CI Business Solutions is a leading supplier of ACS Gas Training and assessment services, as well as professional industry training for the utilities industries.

This includes Gas Safe Register ACS assessments, BPEC Water regulations and OFTEC training courses. Use the menu buttons below to find your industry sector.

Gas and Utilities Industries and ACS

The Health and Safety Executive charged Gas Safe Register, as part of their approval for registering gas operatives, to develop the Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS). The scheme requires individual gas fitting operatives to be assessed on their competence to carry out gas work safely, and to be certified to that effect by a certification body which has demonstrated conformity with European Standards EN45013 and accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

The scheme as a whole is intended to promote consistency in the delivery of assessment and verification of a gas fitting operative’s competence to undertake gas work.

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Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available dates:
Training and Theory: 17th and 18th June 2024
Practical Assessment: 19th, 20th or 21st June 2024
Appliance Assessment: 24th, 25th and 26th June 2024
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Price: Reassessment: £981
Initial Assessment: £1,176
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 3rd May
Duration: Half Day
Attendance: Either 8am-11am or 4pm - 7pm
Price: £79 but £50 credit will be given after attendance to be used to book onto future courses
Location: Colchester
Start Date: This course runs a number of times throughout the year. Next available dates:
Appliance Training: 24th June 2024
Appliance Assessment: 26th June 2024
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 20th May 2024
Duration: Two days
Price: Only £300 instead of £540 as subsidised by Local Skills Improvement Plans
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available dates:
Appliance Training: 7th February 2024
Appliance Assessment: 8th February, 9th February or 12th February
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements.
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available dates:
Training and Theory: 1st and 2nd February 2024
Practical Assessment: 5th February or 6th February
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available dates:
TPCP1 Training: 13th February 2024
TPCP1 Assessment: 14th February or 15th February 2024
Duration: This course requires one day training and is followed by a one day assessment
Location: Colchester
Start Date: This course runs a number of times throughout the year
Next available dates:
LPG Training: 17th and 18th June 2024
LPG Assessment: 19th or 20th June 2024
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Please contact us for availability
Duration: Usually between 5-7 days, but this can be tailored to suit individual employers.
Price: Please contact us for the price of the course

Plumbing and Heating – Industry Training

For adult (19+ learners) and those already working in industry, CI Business Solutions offers a range of professional Electrical, Plumbing and Heating training courses for the utilities industries including:

OFTEC Assessment

OFTEC have set specific pre-requisite entry requirements for candidates wishing to enter the OFTEC training and/or assessment process. This ensures that candidates have the necessary required level of experience/knowledge before being permitted entry to the scheme.

BPEC Plumbing Qualifications

As a BPEC accredited training and assessment centre we are dedicated to offering a quality service to all who work within the Building Services Engineering sector. Our purpose built facilities allow us to offer a range of short courses that are suitable for experienced plumbing operatives seeking to expand their industry knowledge and gain an additional qualification to comply with current legislation.

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Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available dates for Reassessment:
3rd May 2024
Please contact us for availability for our Initial Unvented course
Duration: 1 day or 1/2 day.
Price: Initial Training: £279.50
Re-Assessment: £223.50
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Please contact us for availability
Duration: 1 and 1/2 days
Price: £278
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Next available date: 14th June 2024
Duration: 1 day
Attendance: 08:30 – 17:00
Price: £278.50
Location: Distance Learning – Delivered Online
Start Date: This course runs a number of times throughout the year. Please contact us for the next available dates.
Price: £114 (for virtual card)
£116 (for virtual and Blue Card)
Location: Colchester
Start Date: This course runs a number of times throughout the year. Next available dates:
25th - 30th January 2024
14th - 19th March 2024
25th - 30th April 2024
Duration: We can adapt this course to suit your requirements
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 16th February 2024
Duration: One Day
Price: £200 + £45 exam fee
Location: Colchester
Start Date: This course runs a number of times throughout the year. Please contact us for the next available dates.
Duration: Two Hours
Price: Price on Application
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 20th May 2024
Duration: Two days
Price: Only £300 instead of £540 as subsidised by Local Skills Improvement Plans

Electrical Installations – Industry Training

Accredited Electrical Qualifications

Qualifications are available for those already working in the industry

Level: Level 3
Start Date: Please contact us for availability
Duration: 3 days
Price: £550
Level: Level 3
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Contact us for availability
Duration: Approximately 15 months
Price: £2,300

Air Source Heat Pumps – Industry Training

Air Source Heat Pumps

Training will cover Installation, commissioning and servicing of air source heat pumps.

The following courses are often required as a prerequisite for those desiring to study renewable energy courses (e.g. heat pumps).

Low-Temperature Heating System Design – City & Guilds Assured

An engaging City & Guilds Assured heating system design course for heat pumps and other low-temperature systems.

Part L (Energy Efficiency)

This course is designed for central heating installers and covers the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations.

Water Regulations

This course is for anyone requiring a comprehensive understanding of Water Regulations/Water By-laws and in particular those wishing to become Approved Plumbing Contractors.

Location: Colchester
Start Date: September 2024 onwards
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Please contact us for availability
Duration: 1 and 1/2 days
Price: £278
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 20th May 2024
Duration: Two days
Price: Only £300 instead of £540 as subsidised by Local Skills Improvement Plans
Location: Colchester
Start Date: 16th February 2024
Duration: One Day
Price: £200 + £45 exam fee

Testimonials

“CI Business Solutions is quite simply a step above every other training provider I’ve been with over the years.  The facilities are 10/10.  Andy, Steve and Chelsie have been an absolute credit to the company.  Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable in their fields.  Highly grateful and recommended.”  Chris A

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all my training throughout the year including my gas safe.  Couldn’t fault the setup, the training and the friendly staff throughout my time at the college and I look forward to coming back when retraining is required.  I will be recommending you to anyone who is interested in any course you provide.” Adam B

“Instructions on attendance very good.  Steve was very clear with his teaching.  One of the few courses I’ve been on in my life were I feel I’ve learnt something valuable.”  Matthew B

“Steve had a great way of getting all information across to you and to date was the best tutor I have come across.”  Ian C

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered every question. A great place to train and be assessed.C Bragger

Great team! Very knowledgeable about the subjects.M Pipe

“I have been trained here for over 10 years now, and have the upmost respect for the tutors and their ability to teach”. J Hislop

“Just wanted to say a big thankyou to all the team. They are a credit to all Gas Engineers going through Gas Training.” R Sillary

“Great training and relaxed atmosphere. I feel confident to carry out checks to ensure safe operation of equipment.”  Chris M

“Great atmosphere, really nice learning environment.” Nathaniel M

“Really easy to understand and explained very clearly. Well set out course.”  Jack H

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