Gas
CMA1 / CMA3 with MET1 Gas Meter Exchange Re-Assessment Course (ACS Renewal)
LOCATION(S):
Wakefield
The CMA1 / CMA3 with MET1 Gas Meter Exchange Re-Assessment Course is designed for qualified gas meter installers who need to renew their ACS gas metering certification and remain compliant with current UK gas safety regulations. This course includes refresher training and ACS re-assessment for either: • CMA3 (Core Domestic Metering) + MET1 (Domestic Gas Meters) or • CMA1 (Core Domestic & Non-Domestic Metering) + MET1 (Domestic Gas Meters) Gas engineers and meter installers must renew their qualifications regularly to continue working safely and legally within the gas and utilities industry. This course ensures your knowledge, skills, and compliance remain fully up to date.
This gas meter re-assessment course covers all essential areas required for safe andcompliant meter installation and exchange, including:
• Current gas safety legislation and industry standards
• Gas emergency procedures and safe working practices
• Principles of combustion
• Ventilation requirements for domestic and commercial gas systems
• Safe installation of pipework and fittings
• Installation, exchange, removal, and commissioning of gas meters (domestic and/ornon-domestic)
• Tightness testing and purging procedures
• Checking and adjusting meter regulators
• Identifying unsafe situations and issuing warning notices
• Correct use of emergency isolation controls and valves
• Compliance with flueing standards
• Safely re-establishing gas supply and relighting appliances or plant
The CMA1 /CMA3 re-assessment includes:
Successful candidates will renew their ACS certification in CMA1 or CMA3 and MET1, enabling continued work in gas meteringand installation.
To enrol on this ACS re-assessment course, candidates must
If your qualifications expired more than 12 months ago, you will need to complete the initial CMA1 or CMA3 training course instead.
Candidates new to gas metering may be eligible for a Gas Meter Managed Learning Programme (MLP) if they:
• Have relevant transferable skills
• Are employed by a gas meter installation company
• Can complete a work-based portfolio
This course is ideal for:
Employers ensuring workforce compliance with gassafety legislation
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 emergency response 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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