Prison time for gas fitter!
Here at Able Skills we enjoy proving training to our students, Gas courses are some of our most popular type of training, today we will be talking about a news story surrounding this trade - An illegal gas fitter has been jailed after fitting a gas boiler despite being prohibited by the HSE - The man in question, from Scarborough removed domestic appliances at a local property and subsequently replaced them with a combination boiler...This man was NOT registered with the Gas Safe Register and in fact had never been registered in his life, which is a legal requirement for anybody looking to carry out any kind of gas work in the UK! After an investigation by the Gas Safe Register it was found that there were problems with his work, including the fact that there was severe pressure loss of 8mber between the primary meter and the boiler itself which is extremely dangerous. There were also problems with the pipework that he installed which was inadequately supported and not sleeved. Additionally the flue had not been sealed correctly causing products of combustion to re-enter the property...
In the end the man in questions was found guilty of two breaches of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and two counts of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and is now serving time for these crimes.
Interested in Gas training courses?
Gas courses here at Able Skills are very hands-on, practical courses and aim to give you an overall level of skill both in a theoretical sense and in the practical skill itself. Our New Entrant Gas Training Package 2 is the most popular package that we offer as it includes all of the elements in preparation for Gas Safe Registration. 7-weeks of training, portfolio completion and ACS assessments! We currently have 5-spaces left of this course starting 13th April 2020!
How do I become Gas Safe Registered?
You must be Gas Safe Registered by law to carry out gas work in the UK! It is much easier than you think and can be done online for an application fee of £365 which will save you a pretty penny if caught carrying out illegal gas work! To apply you will need to have completed a recognised competency test either an NVQ or an ACS!
An ACS assessment will need to be completed before you are eligible for Gas Safe registration and this is a requirement for all operatives involved in the installation, maintenance and servicing of domestic gas appliances and pipe-work installations. Also, every Gas Safe registered business renews their registration on an annual basis and updates their qualifications every 5 years, meaning you will need to refresh your memory on gas safety every 5-years!
Apply here -www.gassaferegister.co.uk/
Contact us:
For more information about our range of Gas courses here at Able Skills give us a call on 01322 280 202. Otherwise if you would like to discuss your options in person with a member of staff then feel free to come into our office between the hours of 8:30 -16:30 - We are happy to answer you questions and resolve your queries, explain how our courses work and even show you around our training centre.
Location in Dartford:
K5, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford DA1 5BS
Able Skills Gas Training Courses are Bpec Accredited