IS YOUR COURSE ACCREDITED?

Yes, our course is accredited by LCL Awards. LCL Awards is one of the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sectors foremost certification bodies, offering qualifications via a network of approximately 200 approved centres located nationwide.

DO YOU OFFER ANY DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES?

No - We don't think that you can be adequately trained on a self-learning or self-study course in the heating sector because there will be many issues too complex to grasp from reading a book. There is also a lot of hands-on training required to become a gas engineer, which is not available through distance learning.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE GAS SAFE REGISTER AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE?

You'll be able to join the Gas Safe Register and obtain the necessary qualifications to work in the domestic gas sector after you've completed your tests.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN THE GAS SAFE REGISTER?

If you are working for an employer, they will pay this for you. If you start your own company this initial cost will be around £400 and requires to be renewed every year for approximately £120.

WILL I GAIN ANY HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE DURING THIS COURSE?

Yes, of course. Our course is one of the longest gas safe training courses is available to new entrants. This gives us plenty of time to focus on job-related skills in our practical workshop before we move on to the next step. You will also be working with a Gas Safe Registered business for 7 weeks.

AM I GUARANTEED A JOB?

Unfortunately, we cannot promise you a position. There is no assurance of employment after completing your training, just as there is no guarantee with a university degree; but, because of our experience in this sector, you will have an edge over other students who will be entering the industry due to our reputation.

WHAT IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD SALARY FOR A GAS ENGINEER?

The industry standard salary for a gas engineer ranges between £27,000-£35,000. If you include overtime & standby allowance, it is not uncommon for an engineer to earn well over £45,000 per year. This, however, can be significantly higher if they decide to work as a self-employed gas engineer. Please, read more here.

DO YOU THINK I WOULD BE ABLE TO GO SELF-EMPLOYED RIGHT AWAY?

Many of our students have started their own businesses. If you already have a technical background, it would be much easier. Even if you aren't from a technical background, you may go self-employed; however, we recommend working for an employer for at least 6 months to gain experience.

DO I NEED TO BUY ANYTHING?

We will provide you with all of your PPE, Workwear, and equipment while you're in the centre. You will share your engineer's tools while on placement, but once you get a job, an employer would expect you to have your own basic tool kit that may cost around £200.

Call one of our customer service team on 0808 164 2780 and they will walk you through the booking process.

Gas Foundation Course - Full Time | Skills Training Group

Course overview

Our 29-week gas engineer course is the UK’s most comprehensive and in-depth gas safe course for adults and now includes the installation and maintenance of air source heat pumps.

We go the extra mile for all our students, ensuring that they’re not only fully qualified but the most employable as well. Our expert learning and development team have identified skill shortages within the industry through their years of experience. We have incorporated this knowledge into our training syllabus, making you a valuable asset for employers.

With a blend of classroom and workshop-based learning, we believe that ‘hands-on’ learning is essential to train for a career in the gas industry.

Qualification Overview

CCN1 – Core Domestic Gas Safety (Natural Gas)
CPA1 – Combustion Performance Analysis
CENWAT – Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters
CKR1 – Domestic Gas Cookers
Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems – Installation, servicing and maintenance of unvented hot water systems from 15 to 500 litres.
WRAS Waterbyelaws
Level 3 Award in the Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps – Install, Service and Maintain Air Source Heat Pump Systems
System Design and Fault Finding – Our own system design and fault-finding course aimed at giving you a better understanding of how to repair central heating systems and boilers.