Which Gas course should I take in 2020?

Which Gas course should I take in 2020?

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Maybe now is time to take that leap of faith and gain some quality training, start a new career and achieve your goals!

When looking online for Gas courses it can be difficult to determine which course is best for you because there are so many out there! However, the choice should be simple, here at Able Skills we have been teaching this trade for over 10+ years we take pride in our ability to produce top-quality Gas Safe Registered Engineers! Becoming a gas engineer can be difficult without the correct guidance, here at our training centre we will do our absolute best to help you every step of the way from day one to employment! Today we will be talking about which course is best for you...

Which course is best for you?

We run two different sets of courses one set of packages for new entrants and one set of packages for experienced plumbers looking to add Gas training to their arsenal. All of these courses can be taken on a full-time (Monday - Friday) or part-time basis (Saturday & Sunday). We know that it is impossible for some to spend their week at our training centre so hopefully, this part-time option gives some people the opportunity to give gas training a go!

New Entrant Gas Training Packages:

We run 3 different New Entrant Gas Training Packages - each includes a different number of courses, the first is the fundamental training. Over a period of 7-weeks, you will learn through practical experience, tasks and assessments. You will also learn the theoretic knowledge on a very large range of topics including:

• Training on aspects of health and safety-relevant within the gas industry, including asbestos awareness
• Training to work safely around electrical systems
• Training in the use of copper and low carbon steel so that your pipe skills are established at an acceptable standard.
• Training on heating controls, Airing cupboard and radiator installation practices
• Training in all areas of domestic gas safety

New Entrant Gas Training Package 2 includes portfolio completion and an ACS assessment, both of which are necessary when looking to become an engineer. The third and final package includes everything talked about above but also includes a Boiler Fault Finding Course which is a course that will further your fault finding skills when working specifically with boilers!

We currently have 5-spaces for our New Entrant Gas Training Package 2 starting April 2020!

How do I become Gas Safe Registered?

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/

Want some more information?

If you would like to gain some more information about our Gas courses then please give us a call on: 01322 280 202. Otherwise, you can always come in and talk to us in person - We encourage potential students to come to our office here in Dartford between the hours of 8:30 - 16:30 any day of the week, including weekends!

If you live a considerable distance from our training centre then please be aware that we have accommodation available exclusively to our students for just £20 per night!

Location:

K5, Riverside Industrial Estate, Riverside Way, Dartford DA1 5BS