LCL Awards COCATA1 Changeover Domestic to Commercial Catering Natural Gas Appliances Course
The LCL Awards COCATA1 qualification is designed for gas engineers seeking to extend their certification from domestic to commercial catering appliances. It focuses on LPG systems used in commercial kitchens, food vans, and mobile units, meeting ACS and Gas Safe requirements to work safely on catering appliances such as combi-boilers, gas hobs, and water heaters. Re-assessment routes are available for certified
operatives wishing to renew their COCATA1 accreditation.
This course is ideal for domestic-trained engineers expanding their scope into commercial catering, as well as experienced caterer operatives aiming to formalise their practical knowledge. It supports safe, compliant work under UK gas safety regulations without having to repeat core domestic training.
Why take the COCATA1 Changeover Course?
Graduates of COCATA1 are authorised to service, test, and install commercial catering appliances in compliance with ACS requirements and Gas Safe regulations. The training opens doors to work on COMCAT1 and COMCAT3 appliance types, allowing professionals to expand their service scope into cafes, restaurants, and mobile food operations.
We offer expert-led tuition with practical assessments that mirror real-world setups. For those whose certification is expiring, the streamlined reassessment process provides an efficient path to maintain validity without repeating the full course.
Overview
CoCATA1 covers the following essential topics, based on the LCL Awards syllabus and training providers’ delivery models:
- Overview of CoCATA1 scope and purpose
- Differences between domestic and commercial catering appliance safety
- LPG storage, cylinder connection, and correct use
- Commercial pipework installations and purge protocols
- Combustion analysis and pressure checks on catering appliances
- Appliance commissioning: fan-assisted and conventional systems
- Ventilation and flue requirements for hoods, canopies, and extract systems
- Interlocks, thermostats, flame failure devices, and safety controls
- Mobile catering LPG setup and compliance (food vans, trailers)
- Advice for operating across COMCAT appliance types
- Health and safety best practice for catering environments
Hands-on Experience
The programme includes simulated mobile van rigs and catering appliance setups for realistic, practical assessment.
Assessment Format
Evaluation includes:
- Theory exam on commercial appliance safety, ventilation, and LPG regulations
- Practical assessment of appliance commissioning, tightness testing, flame checks
- Re-assessment options for operatives holding existing qualification (valid within 12 months)
Assessment is performed by accredited Centre staff under LCL Awards protocols.
No. You must hold CCCN1 or equivalent certification before enrolling in CoCATA1.
Yes. If your CoCATA1 certification is nearing expiry or has lapsed within 12 months, reassessment options are available without full retraining.
Ideal for mobile catering gas engineers, catering equipment technicians, and those servicing commercial LPG appliances.
Completes the necessary training to add COMCAT1 and COMCAT3 certification to your ACS scope.
24 hours (Mon-Fri).
