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the only thing that I want to add to that is that the college all say it is approxiamately 10 days, training centre says 10 days.
So how can fast track be any different from the college?
And how is fast track a fast track when it takes the same amount of time either way?
ill try to explain.
The ACS is a course for experienced and/or qualified gas fitters (or related trades) It is only the safety aspects of gas and is not designed to train people to be gas fitter, a common misconception.
Therefore 10 days for somebody with skills and experience is reasonable to check they are aware of the safety aspects.
I think he term 'fast track' refers to somebody who wants to do the course with no or minimal qualifications and experience. Often thinking this is some type of gas installation course. Even if successful it will not prove or teach competence to install or maintain but only that you can work safely and ensure appliances are safe to use.
in addition, the 'work placed element' as you put it isnt something designed by the qual such as an NVQ. It is only there to attempt to stop chancers to bluff their way onto the course. If you have an old gas C&G you dont need any evidence as you have proved competence in the past. It is there for the people who have worked in the industry for years but without full quals, it gives them an opportunity to become legal. This evidence point has been confused with being part of the course, it isnt meant to be like that
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