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Gastec is a leading supplier of training and assessment services to the utilities industries with gas,electrical, oil, plumbing and solid fuel courses.
We offer courses for new entrants, those looking to broaden their skill-set or experienced operatives looking to update their qualifications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
The utilities sectors offers a range of choices in terms of specialities and qualifications for anyone leaving the armed forces seeking a new career
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
We have an expert team waiting for your call with specialists experienced in helping ex-armed forces personnel plan their training needs.
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.
We offer a range of employment opportunities for experienced personnel wanting to work in a training role.
We look for personnel who combine experience of the utility sector and an understanding of the regulatory framework.
We welcome your application if you have experience of ACS Assessment with in domestic and commercial assessments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.