MET1 Domestic Gas Meters Installation Course

MET1 Domestic Gas Meters Installation Course - Renewal

The ACS MET1 qualification focuses on the installation, commissioning, exchange, and removal of domestic gas meters. This course is ideal for gas operatives looking to gain the necessary skills and certification to work safely and competently with domestic gas metering systems.

This course is scheduled to begin in September 2025, with the exact start date to be confirmed.

Our fees are not subject to VAT and there are no hidden costs. Our courses offer unrivalled value for money and a convenient location at our North Manchester campus in Middleton. Talk to Paul Walton, Lecturer, today - paul.walton@hopwood.ac.uk

This course is taught at our Middleton campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

Entry Requirements

This course is a re-assessment.

It is often packaged with the CCN1 domestic gas qualification.

Operatives working with higher supply pressures (75 mbar – 2 bar) are required to undertake the REGT1 assessment.

The course typically includes both training and open-book written assessments, using approved reference materials.

Details

This course covers the following areas:

Gas Safety Legislation and Standards: Understanding regulations for safe gas installation.
Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures: Responding to emergencies in a safe and compliant manner.
Products and Characteristics of Combustion: Knowledge of combustion processes for safe installation.
Ventilation: Ensuring proper ventilation during meter installations.
Installation of Pipework and Fittings: Correct installation practices for gas meters.
Tightness Testing and Purging: Ensuring gas-tightness and proper system purging.
Meter Regulators: Checking and setting domestic gas meter regulators.
Unsafe Situations, Emergency Notices, and Warning Labels: Identifying and addressing hazardous situations.
Gas Safety Devices and Controls: Installation and setup of safety devices and controls.
Flue Assemblies: Installation of open, balanced, and fan-assisted flue systems.
Re-establishing Gas Supply and Re-lighting Appliances: Procedures for restoring the gas supply and lighting appliances.

Anne Colgan

The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!

Lorraine Dale

It was great to learn from knowledgeable tutors who were more than happy to share their knowledge

Joshua Watt

There are so many fantastic opportunities at Hopwood – be sure to say ‘yes’ to as many as you can!

Saad Farooq

My course opened up many doors and I have achieved a lot since gaining my qualification at such a great University Centre

Helen King-Wilson

Hopwood unlocked capabilities that I did not recognise in myself and gave me the confidence to expand my knowledge

Oliver Lewis

Hopwood’s facilities were top notch – the whole experience really was brilliant

Emily Hamilton

I was slightly older when I started my apprenticeship, but I’m now on an ever-growing career path thanks to the amazing team at Hopwood

Luke Webster

Hopwood Hall College gave me so much to be thankful for. They helped me become the professional I am today