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How to train to be gas safe?
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I don't think it's the licence to print money that it once was. Every thread I've ever seen on the topic says forget it. You'd need to work alongside someone for years to learn all the different boiler makes. I hear that the Europeans are all piling in these days and prices are falling.
When was that?
I'm not to concerned about it being a huge money spinner provided I can make some money and do it legally and safely with the correct qualifications.
There are short intensive gas courses available to get yourself registered, look at local centers, you would come out of the other end with a certificate and not much knowledge, then you can start to learn ! Not a fan of the short courses at all but they suit your needs just don't expect to be able to fix a boiler after the course. Good luck
Depends what you want to do.
If you want to be self employed then do a short course and read a lot of books. Its all well and good understanding how a boiler works but a knowledge of how a heating/hot water system works is vital in my opinion.
I dont do many repairs but I am of the opinion its an expensive thing to teach yourself (can you really charge someone for say a PCB when the boiler still dont work after your wrong diagnosis) If employed by say BG you can afford to be wrong as they pick up the bill.
If you want an employed job I wouldnt bother as every job going that I have seen want people with NVQ L3 in plumbing (ie a 4 year apprenticeship) and CCN1 (gas)
There are A LOT of plumbers about! After the recession a lot of big firms went pop Leaving a lot of experienced plumbers. So employers can be v choosy and also a lot of competition from sole traders (that were once on the books of the big companies).
On the bright side during the recession very few people were taken on as apprentices and a lot left the industry so in a few years plumber/sparkies/tradesmen will be in demand
If you want to be self employed then do a short course and read a lot of books. Its all well and good understanding how a boiler works but a knowledge of how a heating/hot water system works is vital in my opinion.
I dont do many repairs but I am of the opinion its an expensive thing to teach yourself (can you really charge someone for say a PCB when the boiler still dont work after your wrong diagnosis) If employed by say BG you can afford to be wrong as they pick up the bill.
If you want an employed job I wouldnt bother as every job going that I have seen want people with NVQ L3 in plumbing (ie a 4 year apprenticeship) and CCN1 (gas)
There are A LOT of plumbers about! After the recession a lot of big firms went pop Leaving a lot of experienced plumbers. So employers can be v choosy and also a lot of competition from sole traders (that were once on the books of the big companies).
On the bright side during the recession very few people were taken on as apprentices and a lot left the industry so in a few years plumber/sparkies/tradesmen will be in demand
Looking to escape the chalk face? Can't say I blame you.
Seriously, doing your ACS, becomming regd, and staying on the register requires a big investment in time and money. You have to make sure that you will have enough work to make it worthwhile. Many have tried and failed and there are lots of experienced blokes out there who could be busier. Have a look at the number of plumbers' vans in your area.
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This is what I mean - what centers, colleges?
Try sgas blackpool
It is pretty easy really for anyone with a science degree. There are even some who do it with a degree in English Lit so it must be fairly easy!
But you have to pay about £1000 for training and assessments every five years. Then £300 each year for gas registration and about £300 for insurance.
But those are only the legalites!
You need the practical experience and that's what is difficult to find.
Tony
Now back to the Rolling Stones in HD !
But you have to pay about £1000 for training and assessments every five years. Then £300 each year for gas registration and about £300 for insurance.
But those are only the legalites!
You need the practical experience and that's what is difficult to find.
Tony
Now back to the Rolling Stones in HD !
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Oooh you cheeky begger 
As, always Tony generalises. Think my retraining costs will will be Closer to £4k, although I will probably knock off one set next time, and have staggered the rest.
I thought Kidgreen was rather witty. My little dude's school report was littered with spelling mistakes, and they had the nerve to say his numeracy was a bit below par.
As, always Tony generalises. Think my retraining costs will will be Closer to £4k, although I will probably knock off one set next time, and have staggered the rest.
I thought Kidgreen was rather witty. My little dude's school report was littered with spelling mistakes, and they had the nerve to say his numeracy was a bit below par.
.... It's a sad world.
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