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.