LCL Awards CONGLP1-B LPG Boat & Yacht Appliances Course
The LCL Awards LPG Boats Changeover CONGLP1 B Course is designed specifically for qualified gas engineers looking to extend their expertise to safely work on LPG appliances installed in boats, yachts, and other marine vessels. This specialist qualification is essential for those involved in the installation, servicing, and repair of LPG systems onboard, in line with current gas safety regulations and industry standards.
This full qualification course covers everything required to convert and maintain LPG appliances previously designed for natural gas use in maritime settings. Reassessment and refresher courses are available separately to maintain compliance and certification currency.
Why Take the LCL Awards LPG Boats Changeover CONGLP1 B Course?
This course is a crucial step for gas engineers aiming to expand their scope to the marine LPG sector, offering practical and theoretical knowledge tailored to the unique safety and technical challenges faced on boats. By achieving this qualification, candidates demonstrate they meet recognised safety standards for LPG work on vessels, enhancing career opportunities within the maritime and leisure industries.
Our training delivers expert-led instruction, practical hands-on experience, and comprehensive learning materials. We ensure candidates are well-prepared to work confidently and safely, backed by an awarding body-approved syllabus and assessment methods. For ongoing competence, we also offer refresher options to keep skills and certification up to date.
Boat & Yacht Appliances Course Overview
This detailed course covers all aspects of working safely with LPG appliances on boats, based primarily on the official syllabus from LCL Awards. The content includes both theoretical and practical elements to prepare candidates fully.
Course Topics Include:
- Introduction to LPG and its applications in marine environments
- Properties and behaviour of LPG onboard vessels
- Relevant health and safety legislation and codes of practice
- Gas safety regulations specific to maritime LPG systems
- Types of LPG appliances found on boats (cookers, heaters, etc.)
- Conversion principles from natural gas to LPG in marine settings
- Installation and commissioning procedures for LPG boat appliances
- Safe servicing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis on LPG appliances
- Use of gas detection equipment and leak testing methods
- Emergency procedures and risk management onboard
- Environmental considerations and fuel storage regulations
- Practical hands-on work with LPG boat appliances
- Final assessment, including theory and practical competence tests
This course is for qualified gas engineers with core domestic or commercial gas safety certificates looking to work on LPG systems in boats and other marine vessels.
You need to hold a core gas safety certificate such as CCN1 or COCN1 to ensure you have the foundational gas knowledge required.
Yes, refresher and reassessment courses for this qualification are offered separately to maintain your certification.
You will learn safe installation, servicing, conversion techniques, fault finding, and emergency handling for LPG appliances on boats.
24 hours (Mon-Fri).
