LCL Awards CMC1 Commercial Mobile Catering Appliances (Natural Gas) Course
The LCL Awards Commercial Mobile Catering Appliance Course (CMC1) is the specialist qualification designed for gas engineers working with LPG systems in mobile catering units such as food trucks, caravans, and event trailers. This course fulfils the final ACS module needed for Gas Safe registration in the commercial catering sector and aligns with current UK regulations and safety protocols.
Ideal for operatives who’ve already completed CCCN1 and COPC1 or CONGLP1, the one-day CMC1 covers both theory and practical assessment. If your accreditation has lapsed, a reassessment stream is also available to restore certification efficiently.
Why take the CMC1 Commercial Catering Gas Course?
Completing CMC1 demonstrates your competence in LPG safety, supply pipework, and appliance servicing specific to mobile catering environments. You’ll gain confidence in servicing commercial appliances safely and legally, building on core commercial catering gas knowledge.
We deliver expert-led instruction emphasising practical, real-world scenarios using industry-standard training rig setups. If you hold a previous CMC1 qualification due to expire soon, our reassessment option provides a quick, focused route to renewal.
Overview
This in-depth CMC1 programme covers the full ACS syllabus as outlined by LCL Awards:
- LPG safety regulations and legislation
- Handling unsafe situations and emergency shutoffs
- LPG storage, cylinder connections, and gas supply integrity
- Pipework design, jointing techniques, and purge procedures
- Appliance commissioning, including flow, pressure and flame checks
- Fan-assisted system handling, ventilation, and extract requirements
- Safety interlocks, thermostats, and flame supervision principles
- Limited application of vented vs. unvented systems on mobile units
- Specific mobile catering equipment considerations (CMC1)
Practical Training Insights
Trainees simulate typical service tasks and commissioning operations using LPG appliances in mobile catering test rigs.
Assessment Format
The course culminates in both theoretical and practical evaluation:
- Open- or closed-book theory exam covering legislation and technical standards
- Practical tasks verified by accredited assessors: pipework, commissioning, flame checks
- Efficient reassessment pathways available for operatives maintaining gas credentials
Yes. You must hold CCCN1, CONGLP1, or equivalent commercial gas certification before enrolling in CMC1.
Yes. If your certificate is valid but nearing expiry, you can take a reassessment module instead of full course training.
Mobile catering gas installers, engineers servicing commercial LPG units, and utilities professionals working in commercial food service venues.
Yes. LCL Awards is a UK-recognised awarding body and this qualification supports UK ACS and Gas Safe legal compliance.
24 hours (Mon-Fri).
