Theoretical Question. Gas Quals.

[SimonG]

So a question for those in the know.

If I decided to move to the dark side, what would I need to achieve to become gas safe?

Any comments gratefully received.

 

[Masood]

So a question for those in the know.

If I decided to move to the dark side, what would I need to achieve to become gas safe?

Any comments gratefully received.

Changing over from oil? A bloody good scrub with Swarfega for starters...

Seriously though, you'd be a Cat 2 entrant (I think) as you're already competent in plumbing. So an APL (accreditation for prior learning) course, which can be done in as little as 3 weeks including exams, then build a portfolio (depending on centre can be as little 12 jobs), take your ACS exams and you're done.

 

[Masood]

Category 2 Candidates



In Able Skills experience, it is rare that an individual falls into this category - Category 2 Candidates are those of you who hold nationally recognised, gas trade associated qualifications and who can provide evidence of 'on-the-job' gas installation and/or maintenance gas work, carried out under direct supervision of competent operatives employed by a GAS SAFE registered business. Evidence of this must be provided and an interview may be required.



Examples of appropriate qualifications include:



Plumbing craft qualification or National/Scottish Vocational Qualification (N/SVQ) (oil and/or solid fuel options) - suitable initially for domestic or commercial central, water heating or pipework installation

Pipefitter/Welder craft qualification or N/SVQ - suitable initially for commercial pipework, pipework commissioning and meter installation

Heating and Ventilation craft qualification or N/SVQ - suitable initially for commercial pipework and appliance installation

Refrigeration engineer/fitter craft qualification or N/SVQ - suitable initially for commercial appliance and pipework installation

Written evidence from the employer of 'on-the-job' gas installation and/or maintenance gas work, carried out under direct supervision of competent operatives employed by a GAS SAFE registered business, must be provided

 

[rpm]

So a question for those in the know.

If I decided to move to the dark side, what would I need to achieve to become gas safe?

Anything for a free boiler eh Simon. lol

 

[IDCHAPPY]

Should breeze the paperwork side Si, just getting the practical mate to be honest.