The course aims to train the delegate to carry out strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Institution of Gas Engineers Utilisation Procedure (IGE/UP/1) and/or IGE/UP/1A. The Delegate will be assessed by a written and practical test in line with ACS Scheme requirements.
- Installation survey and calculation of system volumes
- Strength testing new pipework
- Determination of test pressures for both new and existing installation
- Selection of appropriate pressure gauge
- Determining the permitted leak rates appropriate to the installation location
- Calculation of the test times and let by test times
- Calculation of actual leakage rates and comparison with permitted rates
- Tightness testing procedures new and existing
- Completion of tightness testing certificates
- Determination of purging volumes
- Selection of a safe purging area including risk assessment
- Safe levels for vent gases
- Calculation of purging times
- Direct purging procedures, commissioning, and de-commissioning
- Completion of purging records
Delegates wishing to carry out strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Institution of Gas Engineers Utilisation Procedure (IGE/UP/1) and/or IGE/UP/1A.
Pre-Requisites
Delegates must hold a current certificate of competence in Core Commercial Gas Safety before they can undertake this assessment.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a LCL certificate and identification card.
The course aims to train the delegate to carry out strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Institution of Gas Engineers Utilisation Procedure (IGE/UP/1) and/or IGE/UP/1A. The Delegate will be assessed by a written and practical test in line with ACS Scheme requirements.
- Installation survey and calculation of system volumes
- Strength testing new pipework
- Determination of test pressures for both new and existing installation
- Selection of appropriate pressure gauge
- Determining the permitted leak rates appropriate to the installation location
- Calculation of the test times and let by test times
- Calculation of actual leakage rates and comparison with permitted rates
- Tightness testing procedures new and existing
- Completion of tightness testing certificates
- Determination of purging volumes
- Selection of a safe purging area including risk assessment
- Safe levels for vent gases
- Calculation of purging times
- Direct purging procedures, commissioning, and de-commissioning
- Completion of purging records
Delegates wishing to carry out strength testing, tightness testing and direct purging in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Institution of Gas Engineers Utilisation Procedure (IGE/UP/1) and/or IGE/UP/1A.
Pre-Requisites
Delegates must hold a current certificate of competence in Core Commercial Gas Safety before they can undertake this assessment.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a LCL certificate and identification card.
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