UK domestic gas training is regulated by GAS SAFE and as such an gas / heating engineer entering a home for the purpose of gas repairs servicing or installations need to be Gas Safe registered. Every gas engineer has a gas Safe number, and they can be looked up very easily on the Gas Safe website. (just follow the link). Also see the video below. But, enough about that. Becoming a gas engineer can be an excellent career choice.
Becoming a gas engineer (some people will refer to this trade as a plumber, but there is a LOT more involved) and qualifications are a must.
A plumber with experience could go to do a college course lasting around 6 months, and ALL gas engineers must complete an NVQ Level 2 gas course. Technically a "Gas Safe training course" does not exist. However to become Gas Safe registered you must seek Approved Certification Scheme gas training. This will allow you to take the ACS assessment. Every 5 years your gas training needs to be ACS re-assessed.
Make sure that your gas training centre is well equipped with appliances, and has well qualified instructors; they too will be on the Gas Safe Register, of course.
A plumber with experience could go to do a college course lasting around 6 months, and ALL gas engineers must complete an NVQ Level 2 gas course. Technically a "Gas Safe training course" does not exist. However to become Gas Safe registered you must seek Approved Certification Scheme gas training. This will allow you to take the ACS assessment. Every 5 years your gas training needs to be ACS re-assessed.
Make sure that your gas training centre is well equipped with appliances, and has well qualified instructors; they too will be on the Gas Safe Register, of course.
