How to become Gas service technician
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- assessment of experience by a professional body
College
You could start with a college course, for example:
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
- T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction
These would teach you some of the skills you'll need to apply for a trainee position with a company.
To fully qualify as a gas service technician, you'll need a recognised gas industry qualification, for example a Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation and Maintenance.
You will usually need to be working to complete the level 3 qualification.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You can train to become a service technician by doing a gas engineering operative advanced apprenticeship.
This will usually take 18 months to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time at a college or training provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Other Routes
You may be able to have your experience and skills assessed through the Accredited Certification Scheme to get a recognised competency certificate.
This assessment is aimed at experienced engineers who work in related industries, like plumbing or heating and ventilation.
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Further information
You can get more advice about careers in the gas industry from Energy & Utilities Jobs.