Gas
CMA1 / CMA3 with MET1 Gas Meter Exchange Initial Training Course (ACS Certification)
LOCATION(S):
Wakefield
The CMA1 / CMA3 with MET1 Gas Meter Exchange Initial Training Course is designed for engineers seeking to gain or renew their ACS gas meter installation qualifications. This comprehensive training package covers both domestic and non-domestic gas meter exchange, ensuring full compliance with current UK gas safety legislation. This course includes initial ACS training and assessment for either: • CMA3 (Core Domestic Metering) + MET1 (Domestic Gas Meters) or • CMA1 (Core Domestic & Non-Domestic Metering) + MET1 (Domestic Gas Meters) It is ideal for engineers working in or entering the gas metering sector, providing the skills and certification required to safely install, exchange, and commission gas meters.
By the end of this gas meter installer training course, candidates will be able to:
• Understand gas safety legislation and industry regulations
• Apply correct gas emergency procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of combustion principles
• Identify ventilation requirements for domestic and commercial appliances
• Install gas pipework and fittings safely and compliantly
• Carry out installation, exchange, removal, and commissioning of gas meters (domesticand/or non-domestic)
• Perform tightness testing and purging procedures
• Check and set meter regulators accurately
• Identify unsafe situations and issue appropriate warning notices
• Understand emergency isolation controls and valve positioning
• Apply correct flueing standards
• Safely re-establish gas supply and relight appliances or plant
This ACSinitial training course includes:
Successful candidates will achieve ACS certification in CMA1 or CMA3 and MET1, qualifying them for gas meter installation work.
This course is suitable for
If your qualifications expired less than 12 months ago, you may be eligible for the CMA1 or CMA3 re-assessment route instead.
Candidates new to the industry may qualify via a Gas Meter Managed Learning Programme (MLP), provided they:
This course is ideal for
Employers looking to certify staff for gas meterexchange work
Universal Skills Centre
41-42 Monckton Road Ind Est.
Denby Dale Road
Wakefield
WF2 7AL
Trainspeople
Unit 22 Horndon Industrial Est, Station Road
West Horndon
CM13 3XD
Learners can progress into a range of career pathways within the gas and energy sector, including:
• Gas Metering Engineer roles, carrying out installation, exchange, commissioning, and maintenance of gas meters
• Multi-skilled Gas Engineer positions, combining metering with broader domestic gas work and appliance servicing
• Network and utility sector roles, working with gas distribution companies and contractors on meter operations and emergencyresponse work
• Renewables and smart metering progression, supporting the transition to smart gas systems and low-carbon technologies
Supervisory and technical development roles, including senior engineer, compliance, auditing, or training positions
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