What should I consider when looking for gas engineer courses?

For anyone looking to make their first steps towards a career in gas, taking the time to research and find a high-quality training provider shouldn’t be overlooked. 

Gas engineers are highly-skilled workers and completing your training with a trusted and experienced provider can make all the difference when it comes to getting your career off to the best possible start.

There are several key things to consider when searching for gas engineer courses and we’ve detailed a few of those below. 

Are the gas engineer courses accredited? 

Checking who a training provider is accredited by is always a good starting point, and is a good indication that the training they offer is up to scratch and meets industry standards. Training should meet the latest Gas Safe requirements, you can check that a course meets these requirements on the Gas Safe Register website here. 

Who are the tutors? 

Naturally, you’d want to be learning from qualified and experienced tutors who are experts within the gas industry. If you’re enquiring with a centre, ask about the background of the tutors it employs. 

What are others saying?

Take a look through the recent online reviews of the provider and ask around for second opinions or recommendations. If you know anyone already working in the industry, reach out to them for advice.

Cheaper isn’t always better

While it’s wise to shop around, it’s important to remember that good training doesn’t come cheap, and if a course price does seem unusually low there’s probably a reason why. To make training more accessible, some providers will offer flexible payment plans. 

Training shouldn’t be rushed

Similarly, high-quality gas training takes time. This should be seen as an investment in the future, so don’t pick a course on the basis that it might take slightly less time to complete. 

Where is the centre? 

You'll want to be sure you can actually get to the training centre without too much hassle. How far is the drive? Is it near any public transport? Does it offer any kind of accommodation? 

All gas courses at Able Skills are taught and designed by time-served, qualified tutors. Want to learn more about any of the gas training on offer at Able Skills? Feel free to visit us in the training centre any time we’re open and we’d be happy to chat. If you can’t make it in, just give us a call on 01322 280 202.