Gas Service Technician Careers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:-

Gas service technician who are also known as gas fitter are responsible for working at customers homes, repairing, installing and servicing gas appliances and systems which includes:

• Cookers and boilers
• Shower units
• Gas fires
• Central hearing systems

The tasks which are to be performed by the gas service technician will include:

• keeping record of work performed
• setting up and linking appliances
• performing schedule maintenance verify on equipment and systems
• carry out the testing of devices and controls to ensure that they are working appropriately
• looking for and refurbishing gas leaks by making use of computerized fault-finding equipment
• repairing and replacing old and faulty parts
• see to it that the parts are in stock by making use of pc, laptops or hand held computer

You will handle the grievances, put up for sale the further company services and provide quotes of customers for timescales and job costs.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

To meet the criteria as a gas service technician you require the following:

• NVQ in Domestic Natural Gas Installation (Level 3)
• Entry on to the Gas Safe Register
• Registration of Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS)

For more details, check out the training and development section given below.

Apprenticeship Scheme can be of great help if you are thinking to enter into this profession with a plumbing or gas service engineering. The assortment of Apprenticeship available in your region will depend on the kinds of skills and abilities the company require and local jobs market. Visit Apprenticeship website for more details.

Some companies present National Apprenticeship Schemes in a variety of engineering and technological roles. For further details, visit the Energy and Utility Skills Website.

On the other hand, you can begin by finishing the City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Domestic Natural Gas Installation (6132). This will guide you in building some skills which are necessary to work in the industry. But it will not be possible for you to apply for Accredited Certification Scheme without completing level 3 of NVQ.

After Technical Certification, the industrial bodies sturdily advise that you achieve a work position or job in a gas servicing firm. This will allow you to study for full National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ). Your college will find placement for you but it is possible for you to contact the company directly.

You might have benefit when searching for work if you have experience in connected areas like:

• Plumbing
• Building services engineering
• Engineering

TRAINING DETAILS:-

As a trainee gas service technician, you will work (at level 2 and 3) towards the City and Guilds National Vocational Qualification i.e. NVQ in Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance (6012). The units include:

• Setting up, repairing and maintaining domestic and complex natural gas systems
• Scheming, commissioning and de-commissioning natural gas systems
• Pertaining safety check to all gas related work through examining and testing

Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS):

ACS is generally renowned scheme which shows your skills and abilities to work securely with the gas systems and equipment. It is necessary for you to join the Gas Safe Register.

You should finish ACS safety assessment which covers the specific areas of work and the types of appliances you repair. If you are having qualification from any other field, you are required to complete separate ACS evaluation at a permitted center.

A training provider will place you in the following 3 category when you apply for ACS assessment.

• New applicant in the industry
• Skilled worker form a related industry like refrigeration, engineering, plumbing and welding
• Qualified operative whose existing documentation has terminated, together with ACoPs

For more details about ACS permitted center check the Energy and Utility Skills Website

Gas Safe Register:

Your company and you are officially required to be on the Gas Safe register if you are employed in the gas installation and servicing work. You have to show that you have proper qualification, experience and ACS assessment for your area of work, if you are applying for registration. To know more about registration, check the website of Gas Safe Register.

If you are working with oil-fired equipment like oil storage tanks and heating systems, you can obtain authorization with the Oil Firing Technical Association for the Petroleum Industry. Part L of the Building Regulations - Energy Efficiency

The City and Guild Certification in Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating (course code 6084) will provide you with the abilities and knowledge you need to meet up the Part L of the Building Regulations.

Environmental Technologies

The government has newly place targets for superior energy efficiency in a offer to conflict climate change. With more training, you can install and maintain renewable energy technologies like solar powered heating systems. To get more information about the rising areas of work check the Environmental Technologies section.

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:-

• Excellent organizational, communication and problem solving skills
• Deep knowledge of IT and Maths for making calculations
• Capable of following technical diagrams and layouts
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make a decisions and understand responsibilities
• A gracious, professional and pleasant manner
• Proficient with the industry regulations, working practices and environmental guidelines

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:-

• British Gas apprenticeship income is around £ 16,000 every year.
• Skilled technicians can be paid between £ 20,000 and £ 32,000 each year.

You can increase your salary through overtime, shift allowance and bonus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:-

You will be working for 9 hours every day from Monday to Friday. You might have to work on a rota, if your boss put forward 24 hours crisis cover.

Much of your work will take place in the premises of the customer. The job can be physically challenging and might involve working in restricted places or at heights.

DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES:-

You will basically find the vacancies with the British Gas. Visit the recruitment center for vacancies.

You may find job with the producer of domestic and industrial gas appliances, specialist, retailers and service and repair companies. Vacancies are announced through Job Center and in local press.

If you are having experience, you can advance to the supervisory and management or gas engineering roles. Some employers may subsidize you to study for advanced level qualification. You can also begin with your own gas fitting business.

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