Become a Gas Engineer
Gas Engineers specialise in the installation and repair of gas appliances including central heating boilers and systems, cookers, fires and water heaters. The work is safety-critical and you will need to learn how to implement statutory requirements such as the gas safety regulations.
Skills
- Practical skills
- Ability to learn and apply technical information
- Ability to follow technical drawings
- Willing to work in confined spaces
- Normal colour vision
Qualifications
At Leeds College of Building we offer a gas apprenticeship which will take 3 years to complete. If you are an experienced plumber and you can get work experience with a qualified gas engineer you can complete a foundation gas course and the ACS Domestic or ACS Commercial Initial Core Gas Safety course.
Salary
Apprenticeship salaries are around £15,000 a year.
Qualified Gas Engineers can earn between £25,000 and £30,000 a year.