Gastec Gas Courses

Gastec offer a range of courses to suit all needs. From someone entering the gas sector as a new entrant to experienced operatives needing to maintain their professional accreditations. We offer courses for operatives working in gas and LPG in domestic , commercial  and catering installations.

Domestic Gas

Gastec offer a range of courses for operatives working on domestics installations. This includes specific courses on domestic appliances and equipment.

9 Courses

Commercial Catering

To carry out commercial catering work an operative must hold appropriate certificates of competence. We offer a range of specialist courses for operatives in this sector

8 Courses

Commercial

To carry out commercial gas work an operative must first hold the appropriate certificates of competence. We offer a range of course for commercial operatives.

8 Courses

Liquified Petroleum Gas

We offer a range of courses for those working in LPG and those who would like to add LPG  to existing natural gas skills. We also have specialist course for leisure vehicles and boats.

6 Courses

Conversion Courses

Operatives with experience in one sector can broaden their skills by taking a gas conversion courses. The courses are ideal for those transferring from the domestic to commercial sectors, working with catering appliances or liquified petroleum gas systems.

4 Courses

A New Career Direction ?

We offer a range of courses for new entrants with no experience of the utilities sector. Courses are available in all the major utility sectors.

New Entrants

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Industry Expertise ?

If you are an experienced technician in the utilties sector but wish to broaden your skill set we have a range of conversion courses available

Conversion Courses

Cross Training Courses

A New Career Direction ?

We offer a range of courses for new entrants with no experience of the utilities sector. Courses are available in all the major utility sectors.

new entrant courses

Industry Expertise ?

If you are an experienced technician in the utilties sector but wish to broaden your skill set we have a range of conversion courses available

Cross Training Courses
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About Gastec

Gastec is a leading supplier of training and assessment services to the utilities industries with gas,electrical, oil, plumbing and solid fuel courses.

About Gastec
Choosing a Training Provider

We offer courses for new entrants, those looking to broaden their skill-set or experienced operatives looking to update their qualifications.

Why Gastec ?
Booking a Course

We have an expert team waiting for your call with specialists in new entrant training as well as assessments and re-assessments for experienced operatives.

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Central Location

Gastec is located close to the centre of Milton Keynes and only 10 minutes from Junction 13 of the M1 offering easy access from the major transport routes.

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First Steps

Get an overview of the steps you need to take to forge a new career in the lucrative utilities sector.

What questions you should be asking, what training you need and how to plan your training.

Why Choose Gastec?
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Gas

Do you want to be your own boss, work hours that suit you and do interesting, and challenging work?

If you want to make a good living the gas sector is a good first choice with many opportunities.

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Oil

There is a continuing demand for OFTEC qualified heating oil operatives within the utility sector

If you would like to work in this sector on a range of oil installations find out about our New Entrant oil courses.

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Electrical

Are you considering a career move and are excited by the thought of a career as an electrician?

The New Entrant training course takes you from complete novice to accredited electrician.

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New Entrant Guide

The Gastec New Entrant Guide provides detailed information on our New Entrant courses.

It also includes further information on the full range of training courses available from Gastec

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Gas

We offer a comprehensive range of gas courses for experienced operatives wishing to develop their skills or cross train into new areas.

Our courses cover domestic, commercial, and LPG applications as well as cross training courses between industry sectors

Gas Courses
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Oil

At Gastec we know the busy working engineer must remain compliant at all times with the current regulations and OFTEC standards

Our structured training courses for operatives in the oil sector provide training and assessments to OFTEC standard.

Oil Courses
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Electrical

We offer a range of courses for the busy working engineer who needs to remain compliant with current regulations and standards.

If you work in this sector find out more about our structured, modular training courses offering a recognised qualification.

Electrical Courses
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Plumbing

If you want to remain up to date with the current regulations we offer a range of training and assessments to ensure full compliance

We offer practical hands on courses for plumbers. These provide operatives with a practical skills and knowledge of the regulations.

Plumbing Courses
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Solid Fuel

Our solid fuel courses provides a pathway to a career in solid fuel including the basic principles and technologies of solid fuel appliances.

If you are interested in a greater understanding of modern solid fuel, its delivery, technologies and appliances contact Gastec

Solid Fuel Courses

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ACS Certification

A fulfilling career in the gas sector is on offer for those committed to developing their skillset by training and accreditation

ACS or Accredited Certification Scheme ensures that gas operatives are assessed to prove their competence in gas safety.

Career Pathways
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Eligibility

Candidates are split into three categories. Prerequisites to attend assessment are dependent on the category an operative falls into.

The exact category will depend on a range of factors based on past experience and prior accreditation and assessments

Eligibility
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Assessments

To work on gas installations all operatives must demonstrate that they are competent to do so. ACS Accreditation is how they do this

New operatives or experienced technicians seeking to work in new applications will need to undertake the assessment process.

Assessments
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Re-Assessments

A shortened ACS Re-Assessment is available to operatives who hold an in-date ACS qualification for their application speciality.

Operatives wishing to widen their skillset to new application areas such as catering would need to take a full assessment

Re-Assessments

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Exciting Career Choices

The utilities sectors offers a range of choices in terms of specialities and qualifications for anyone leaving the armed forces seeking a new career

New Entrant Courses

If you are new to the utilities sector we can offer advice on the most cost effective way to train and get accredited for a new lucrative career

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Develop Your Training Plan

We have an expert team waiting for your call with specialists experienced in helping ex-armed forces personnel plan their training needs.

Enhanced Learning Credits

At Gastec are proud to be able to offer Service Leavers the chance to claim their ELC entitlement and use on a majority of Gastec’s Courses.

Training Options for Ex-Armed Forces Personnel

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Work at Gastec

We offer a range of employment opportunities for experienced personnel wanting to work in a training role.

Experienced Personnel

We look for personnel who combine experience of the utility sector and an understanding of the regulatory framework.

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ACS Assessors

We welcome your application if you have experience of ACS Assessment with in domestic and commercial assessments.

Does This Sound Like You ?

Contact the team at Gastec if you would like to find out more about taking your career in the utilities sector to the next level.

Find Out More About Career Opportunities at Gastec

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Directions

Gastec is located close to the centre of Milton Keynes and only 10 minutes from Junction 13 of the M1 offering easy access from the major transport routes.

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Accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodation available close to our training centre in Milton Keynes. These include locations to suit all needs and budgets.

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Local Restaurants

Milton Keynes has a wide range of restaurants. This includes major chains, independent venues with a choice of menus to suit all dietary needs and budgets.

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External Resources

We have listed information on a range of external sites which we think will be of interest to our customers and help them in the development of their career.

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