When considering a new career the first step should be an assessment of your training needs. Will an employer offer it on the job or do you need to plan your own training first. If you are considering a career in the utilities industry then there are a wide range of training courses and training providers available to you.
ACS or Accredited Certification Scheme is the means by which gas operatives are assessed to prove their competence in gas safety. Subject to certain provisions, the law requires all persons working on gas to be competent to do so. Upon successful completion of assessment a certificate valid for five years is issued as proof that competence has been demonstrated.
If you are leaving the armed forces and thinking about your career options then why not consider a career in the utilities sector ? With a choice of career options available to you in the gas, oil, water, refrigeration and electrical sectors - Gastec has wide experience and understanding of the training needs of personnel leaving the armed forces
Gastec offer a range of opportunities for technicians who want to extend their expertise within the gas sector by undertaking conversion training. Gastec offer a range of courses which will enable experienced operatives to extend their current qualifications into new sectors and thus broaden the range of work they can carry out.
| We at Gastec warmly welcome you to our website. We understand that our different visitors have different needs. You may be considering a career move and are looking for guidance as you consider new career options. Perhaps you are looking to broaden your skill base to improve employment prospects or your business opportunities. You might be an experienced hand seeking the right partner to help you refresh your qualifications. |
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| Whatever your training needs we believe we can help. If you are unsure about the training requirements for specific sectors then please look out for the sector training overviews which provide general guidance on the training needed to operate in specific sectors. Each course is desribed in detail covering pre-requisites , content and relevant qualifications.
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| The Main Menu above is a good starting point for all aspects of the training and personal development pathways available from Gastec. If you are looking for information on a specific utility sector then course overviews on the right will take you straight to the information you need.
Whatever your reason for visiting we look forward to helping you with your training requirements and at some point meeting you at one of our training centres. |
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