THE UK S MOST COMPREHENSIVE GAS TRAINING COURSE

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1 THE UK S MOST COMPREHENSIVE GAS TRAINING COURSE

2 SKILLS TRAINING GROUP Our 26-week Gas Foundation Course is the UK s most comprehensive and in-depth gas training course for adults. We go the extra mile for all our students, ensuring that they re not only fully qualified, but the most employable as well. Our expert tutors have identified skill shortages within the industry through their years of experience. We have incorporated this knowledge into our training syllabus. With a blend of classroom and workshop-based learning we believe that hands on learning is essential to train for a career in the gas industry.

3 ABOUT US While NVQ apprenticeships have been the traditional route to gain access to a gas engineer job, it s a route that s quickly being replaced by Managed Learning Programmes. The core reason for this is a lack of investment from companies to take apprentices on. Operating an apprenticeship means a three or four-year commitment to work with and train an individual. As a result, firms want the person they ve invested in to continue working at their company for a long period of time. Changes to the economy and the increased frequency of job swapping mean this is no longer viable. With some firms losing apprentices to competitors almost as soon as they ve completed their training, it s led to a reluctance to take on and train apprentices. With the acute skills shortage in our industry caused by lack of investment in apprentices, Skills Training Group was founded in 2011 with the objective of delivering high quality, employer-led training with a focus on making learners job ready on the outset. This approach has earned Skills Training Group an enviable reputation as one of the UK s leading heating and utilities training providers, allowing us to act as a recruitment and training pipeline for many of the UK s largest heating and utilities employers. Our candidates have gone on to work for some of the UK s most prestigious heating and utilities employers, including:

4 WHY BECOME A GAS ENGINEER? When students leave our training facilities, they enter a well-established field that offers: A Competitive Salary Depending on your experience level and area of expertise, typical salaries for gas engineers range from 30,000 to up to 50,000 a year. By working overtime or running your own business, these figures can increase dramatically. A Secure Career Because of the many regulations that require people to hire registered Gas Safe engineers, your skills will always be in demand, offering access to a range of career prospects and opportunities. As you gain experience, new opportunities will become available. It s so much more than just a job - it s a lifetime career. Day-to-Day Challenges Working as a gas engineer is highly rewarding. Every day you will be challenged and tested, relying on your practical skills, customer service, and communication in order to solve problems and succeed. Although not easy, you ll never be bored while on the job. Diverse Tasks No two days on the job are the same. You could find yourself working on small domestic boiler jobs one day, and huge commercial heating systems the next. The constant change of environment makes the career fun and exciting. Flexible Schedule Unlike other professions, you ll be able to manage your own time - and you ll never be tied to an office chair. Each day will be different, and you re in the driver s seat when it comes to scheduling appointments and taking jobs, especially when you own your own business.

5 We have been using Skills Training Group exclusively as a recruitment pipeline for the past 4 years for our nationwide service contracts. The level of knowledge the candidates come out with is exceptional and with a little support, some of the candidates have gone on to become lead engineers with Actavo. Raymond Ringrose Actavo UK Field Operations Director (employer)

6 STAGE 1 CORE GAS SAFETY 7 WEEKS Core Gas Safety is mandatory content for any gas engineer training course and covers all the elements required to pass your final ACS assessments, allowing you to join the Gas Safe Register. These skills are the minimum criteria for becoming a gas engineer and form the foundations of our training programme. CONTENT Safety, Legislation and Standards Gas Emergency Actions and Procedures Products and Characteristics of Combustion Ventilation for Domestic Gas Burning Appliances Installation of Pipework and Fittings Tightness Testing and Purging Checking and/ or Setting Meter Regulators Unsafe Situations, Emergency Notices and Warning Labels Operation and Positioning of Emergency Isolation Controls and Valves Checking and Setting Appliance Burner Pressures and Gas Rates Operation and Checking of Appliance Gas Safety Devices and Controls Chimney Standards Chimney Installation, Inspection and Testing Re-establish Existing Gas Supply and Re-light Appliances Domestic Pipework Installation

7 STAGE 2 CORE PRACTICAL SKILLS 9 WEEKS Our Core Practical Skills takes your training to the next level. These topics provide you with the skills and confidence to carry out practical tasks for employers - a key aspect that some training courses may skim over. We believe in training you to be employable as well as qualified, and this module will empower you with the skills and confidence to go out and complete jobs at the end of your course. CONTENT Installation, Service and Repair of Domestic Ducted Air Heaters Installation, Service and Repair of Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances Installation, Service and Repair of Domestic Gas Fires Installation of Domestic Gas Meters Boiler Manufacturer Specific Training Gas Appliance Component Replacement Specific Electrical Controls Training Electrical Testing of Gas Appliances and System Controls Principles and Procedures of Fault Diagnosis Intelligent Heating Controls Safe Systems of Work Sequence of Operation of Gas Appliances and Systems Central Heating System Design Landlord Gas Safety Certificates Doorstep Protocol and Customer Journey

8 OVER 98% FIRST TIME PASS RATE ON OUR GAS FOUNDATION COURSE STAGE 3 INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING 1 WEEK For those who are going to work with a small business or become self-employed, it is important that you possess basic plumbing skills. Private customers and letting agents expect that gas engineers can carry out basic plumbing jobs, therefore we have included this as part of our bespoke curriculum. CONTENT Installation of Baths, Showers & Taps Drainage Repair and Installation Open Vent Systems / Tank Fed Installations Water Treatment Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems

9 STAGE 4 YOUR GAS TRAINING PORTFOLIO 7 WEEKS All new entrants to the field must complete a portfolio of verified gas work. You are required to record a variety of topics in your portfolio. Your gas portfolio is your opportunity to stand out from other new engineers. A high-quality portfolio demonstrates to potential employers that you have gained the skills necessary to work in the industry and become a productive member of their team, whilst working safely and effectively. We can t give you years and years of experience, but we can offer you the best foundation knowledge and practical skills required to build a great career as a gas engineer. A completed portfolio is your access to your final ACS assessments. YOUR GUARANTEED GAS WORK PLACEMENT As part of your course, we will guarantee you a work placement with a Gas Safe registered company. We are one of the few companies in the UK who can offer this to our students. You cannot complete any new entrant gas course without a work placement. One of the major benefits of the work placement companies we use is that many of them lead to our candidates being offered full-time employment after training.

10 STAGE 5 ACS ASSESSMENT 2 WEEKS The final part of your Gas Foundation Course involves sitting your ACS assessments. On successful completion of your ACS assessments, you will be eligible to work under the Gas Safe Registration, either for yourself or for an employer. The first week will focus on making sure your portfolio has been completed along with revision for your ACS assessment. The second week will be your final ACS assessment, which takes around five days to complete and contains a mixture of multiple choice theory papers and practical tasks covering core gas safety. We have a 98% first time pass rate for these assessments. If a resit is required, we will identify where you required extra training and provide a re-assessment free of charge. I did the Gas Foundation Course in 2016 and I m now working as a Gas Service engineer and enjoying it. I would recommend the Gas Foundation course to anyone that s serious about entering the gas industry and committed to their goal. James Denholme (Candidate)

11 OUR COURSE IS ACCREDITED BY LOGIC CERTIFICATION One of the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sectors foremost certification bodies, Logic Certification offers qualifications via a network of approximately 200 approved centres located nationwide. Qualifications and Training Attained on the Course: CCN1 This is the core gas safety certificate which all gas operatives must have to work in the domestic gas industry. CPA1 Characteristics of combustion and use of a flue gas analyser. CENWAT Installation, service repair and commission of domestic central heating boilers and water heaters. CKR1 Installation, exchange, disconnection, servicing and repair of domestic gas cooking appliances. HTR1 - IInstallation, exchange, disconnection, servicing and repair of gas fires and wall heaters. Qualifications and Training Added to the Course: MET1 Installation, exchange, removal and commission of low pressure gas meters and regulators up to 6.0m3/hr. Unvented Hot Water Storage Systems Installation, servicing and maintenance of unvented hot water systems from 15 to 500 litres. System Design and Fault Finding Our own system design and fault-finding course aimed at giving you a better understanding of how central heating systems and boilers work. Basic Plumbing Basic Electrical Appreciation Safe Isolation

12 WHAT YOU CAN DO NEXT It was amazing to see how much I took in... To sum it all up, the best career move in my life. Andy McKay (Ex-Trainee) Once qualified you could: Install, service and repair gas central heating boilers, water heaters, fires, cookers and meters. Work for insurance companies, housing associations and much more. Complete Landlord Gas Safety Certificates. Complete maintenance work for letting agents. Provide boiler cover plans. Apply to work as a sub-contractor for British Gas and many other companies. Provide out of hours emergency call-outs at premium rates.

13 WHY WE ARE THE UK S LEADING GAS TRAINING PROVIDER We work with some of the UK s most well-known and reputable heating and utilities employers who use our course as a recruitment pipeline. As a result, many of our candidates receive job offers on completion of their training. We guarantee every candidate a work placement so that they can complete their course. We don t just hit the criteria when delivering accredited training. We train our students to be employable gas engineers, not just Gas Safe. We do this by adding additional training and qualifications to the course curriculum set by our accreditation body. We have also increased the amount of time that learners spend in the training centre to give them a much better understanding of core employability skills. Logic s standard curriculum is seven weeks of in-centre training, where as our programme lasts 18 weeks. We have invested over 250,000 to create the best possible training facilities, incorporating real-life practical scenarios to prepare you for the workplace. All our training staff have 10 years+ experience working with some of the UK s most accomplished gas engineering employers. Our Gas Managed Learning Programme has been designed by our Technical Director, who was the National Training and Compliance Manager at one of the UK s most well-known and reputable gas engineering employers. We know exactly which skills these companies require and have tailored our course to meet their requirements.

14 COST AND PAYMENT PLANS OPTION 1 PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOANS Overview Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career or help get you into work. You may be able to borrow between 300 and 10,000. Loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays interest while you re studying. To apply you must: Be 18 or over Have been living in the UK for at least 3 years before your course starts Plan to work in the UK, European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) after the course. BENEFITS Borrow between 300 and 10,000 helping you fund a course to improve your career prospects and earning potential. The government pays the interest during your studies. Repay your loan over 1 to 5 years, only paying it back after you ve completed your course. Enjoy fixed repayments on your loan. REPAYMENTS AND INTEREST Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans that have to be paid back. You start repaying the loan (plus interest at a reduced rate) 1 month after leaving your course. The government pays the interest while you study and for 1 month after you leave your course. After this time, you start repaying the loan and interest. Contact the National Careers Service for further advice on Professional and Career Development Loans: National Careers Service Skills Training Group s PCDL Registration Number

15 OPTION 2 DEPOSIT 750 (Once paid your place is booked and guaranteed, therefore the deposit is non-refundable) INSTALLMENTS 6 monthly installments of 1,150 from the start date of your course TOTAL COST 7,650 - all costs include VAT. No hidden extras

16 CONTACT US PAISLEY CENTRE Units 1-3, 5 Murray Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 1QG DALGETY BAY CENTRE Block 19, Units 1-3, Donibristle Industrial Park, Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9JN Start and Finish Times BOOK YOUR TRAINING CENTRE TOUR Call: contact@skillstg.co.uk Web: