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If you’re planning to study at Boston College this September, you may be eligible for financial support if your household income is under £45,000. The bursary can help cover a range of costs, including, travel, equipment, uniform, trips, food (including Further Education Free Meals) and industry placement expenses. Apply now: https://boston.paymystudent.com/portal/

Please note: Applications submitted after Friday 10th July may be delayed, which could affect access to financial support such as travel passes or taxis provided by Lincolnshire County Council. 

Course Summary

This assessment is for gas engineers and plumbers who are already registered with Gas Safe. The assessment takes approximately 4 hours with a combination of practical and theoretical work.

What else do I need to know?

Training and Assessment will include:

  • Identifying unsafe conditions and diagnostics of gas safety faults
  • The effect of ineffective appliance case seals
  • Suitable/unsuitable appliance room/space locations
  • Proximity of combustible materials – fireproofing of compartments
  • The operation of mechanical and electrical gas safety control devices
  • Condensate removal and disposal
  • Principle of adjustment of air/gas ratio valves
  • CO and combustion ratio checks using an ECGA when commissioning a condensing boiler incorporating air/gas ratio control valve technology

There are no formal entry requirements to attend the course, however, you must have relevant gas work experience.

The CENWAT assessment takes 4 hours to complete in a single session at our ACS Centre on the Boston (Rochford) Campus. You can choose from two available start dates: Monday 26th October 2026 or Tuesday 30th March 2027.

CENWAT will cost £248.00 per applicant.

CENWAT included a mixture of practical and theory assessments including a multiple choice examination.

How to Enquire

To register your interest in this course, just click ‘Enquire about this course’ below.

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Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to start Higher Education or interested in adult part-time study, there’s still time to find your course and get started this September.

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