Core Commercial Gas Safety (COCN1) Training Chatham Kent

Core Commercial Gas Safety (COCN1).

Located in Lordswood, Chatham, Gas Train is a fully accredited training and assessment centre delivering a comprehensive suite of gas, LPG, Water, OFTEC and renewable qualifications.

Core Commercial Gas Safety Chatham Kent

Overview.

The COCN1 Core Commercial Gas Safety Assessment is designed for experienced engineers striving to work safely and confidently on non-domestic gas installations. This essential certification can be booked as a complete package or selected individually, tailored to your needs.

What’s Included

You can combine the core (COCN1) with additional commercial modules such as:

  • CIGA1 – Commissioning, servicing, repairing & breakdown of indirect-fired commercial heating equipment

  • CORT1 – Handling overhead radiant plaque and tube heaters

  • ICPN1 – First-fix installation of commercial pipework

  • TPCP1 / TPCP1A – Testing & purging of commercial pipe systems, with tiers based on volume and pressure

  • CDGA1 – Commission, service, repair & breakdown of direct-fired commercial heating appliances

  • BMP1 – Installation, commissioning & servicing of gas boosters

Why This Certification Matters

  • Fundamental for Commercial Gas Work: Holding COCN1 is a prerequisite for any engineer looking to work on commercial gas systems. It’s part of the Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) and essential for Gas Safe registration.

  • Flexible Package Options: Tailor your training to suit your needs, combine core certification with only the appliance modules you require.

  • MOT-Style Re-Assessment: Re-certify any module up to six months before expiry without losing validity time.

Course Content

Typical Initial Assessment Coverage:

  • Gas legislation, safety regulations, and emergency procedures

  • Commercial pipework installation, tightness testing, purging methods (depending on pressure/volume)

  • Identification of unsafe situations—pipework and appliances

  • Combustion characteristics and safety device checks

  • Meter regulator and appliance control testing

  • Chimneys, ventilation, and relighting procedures

Assessment Method

  • A combination of practical hands-on tasks and technical questions, ensuring competence across core and appliance modules.

Who Should Attend?

  • Experienced Commercial Technicians poised to obtain core commercial gas qualifications.

  • Engineers looking to expand or refresh their portfolio with appliance-specific modules.

  • Candidates seeking Gas Safe registration through a recognised and accredited training centre.

Questions? We’re happy to help.

For helpful advice or more information on the range of courses we offer, feel free to give us a call.