Is ACS being replaced??????

[Reg Man]

I might be saying the same thing. ACS can be included in NVQ Level 3 plumbing, which gives them ACS competence which lasts 5 years. still have to register annualy with Gas Safe though

 

[fuzzy]

You already can get Gas Safe registered without the ACS with certain Gas NVQ's that are "ACS alligned."

true but not with the plumbing nvq3 only gas. the new plumb diploma will copy exisiting gas nvq for this unit, therefore no seperate acs required

 

[fuzzy]

I might be saying the same thing. ACS can be included in NVQ Level 3 plumbing, which gives them ACS competence which lasts 5 years. still have to register annualy with Gas Safe though

yes, but acs wont be needed in future

 

[mike_s]

so those with the acs alligned nvq's who got on the gas register without acs assessment, how do they get re-assessed every 5 years? Do they do the acs then? what will it be in future then with the new diplomas?

 

[fuzzy]

the new diploma will give a candidat effectively a five year licence to trade, then they will need to do their acs, i presume it'll be a reassessment but not sure

 

[Reg Man]

I take it that this diploma is accredited to UKAS and follows the same requirements as ACS.?

 

[tamz]

My last apprentice got his gas tickets (the usual 5) as part of his SVQ. Lasts 5 years then reassessment the same as everyone else. It is however listed on his SVQ thing (which lists all qualifications earned through school and beyond) as a separate qualification.

 

[fuzzy]

I take it that this diploma is accredited to UKAS and follows the same requirements as ACS.?

yes it will be, when finally sorted